Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Nigella Carrot And Ginger Cake, a moist and fluffy dessert that beautifully marries the warmth of ginger with the sweetness of carrots. This easy-to-make cake is perfect for celebrations, afternoon tea, or as a comforting treat alongside your favorite beverage. With its rich taste and appealing texture, you’ll surely impress family and friends with this scrumptious creation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams plain flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt
- 175 grams soft light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (at room temperature)
- 200 millilitres vegetable oil
- 200 grams carrots (peeled and coarsely grated)
- 100 grams walnut pieces (roughly chopped)
- 75 grams crystallised ginger (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F) and prepare a springform cake tin.
- In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and oil until combined. Gradually add the dry mixture.
- Fold in grated carrots, walnuts, and crystallised ginger until evenly mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared tin and bake for 45–55 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before icing with your choice of frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg