Carrot and nut cake: Recipe for littlies
Reviewed by our expert panelServes: 12
Time to make: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup oil
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups grated carrot (more is okay)
- ½ cup sultanas
- ½ cup crystallised ginger, chopped
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon mixed spice
Instructions
1 Beat eggs, oil and sugar in a food processor. Add carrot, sultanas, ginger and walnuts. Blend for about 10 seconds. Add remaining dry ingredients. Blend for 30 seconds until well mixed.
2 Pour into cake tin lined with baking paper. Bake at 170°C for 50-60 minutes.
(Adapted from a NZ Woman's Weekly recipe)
HFG tip
This cake makes a lovely lunch box treat item.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 252cal
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Kilojoules 1055kJ
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Protein 4.2g
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Total fat 14.6g
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–Saturated fat 2.2g
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Carbohydrates 26.2g
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–Sugars 18.9g
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Dietary fibre 1.6g
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Sodium 100mg
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Calcium 40mg
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Iron 1mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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