Nigella Carrot And Ginger Cake
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of our Nigella Carrot and Ginger Cake. This delightful dessert showcases the natural sweetness of fresh carrots combined with the zing of ginger, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that’s perfect for any occasion—from tea parties to cozy family gatherings. Topped with a creamy icing and adorned with crunchy walnuts and crystallised ginger, every bite is sure to impress. Easy to make yet incredibly versatile, this cake allows you to explore various serving options while delighting your taste buds.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 10 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
Ingredients
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- 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
- 200 millilitres vegetable oil
- 200 grams grated carrots
- 100 grams chopped walnuts
- 75 grams finely chopped crystallised ginger
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 100 grams icing sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- 100 grams full-fat cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 25 grams chopped walnuts
- 25 grams crystallised ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (325°F) and prepare a greased springform cake tin lined with baking parchment.
- In a bowl, mix together the plain flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, ground ginger, and sea salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil until smooth. Gradually add the dry ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and crystallised ginger.
- Pour the batter into the prepared tin and bake for 45–55 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
- For the icing, beat softened butter and icing sugar until creamy; mix in cornflour and cold cream cheese along with fresh ginger juice.
- Once cooled, spread icing over the cake and garnish with additional walnuts and crystallised ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 349
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 156mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
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