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Ingredients

  • 250g self-raising flour
  • 100g carrots, grated
  • 100g sultanas
  • 100g beetroot, grated
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 150g soft brown sugar
  • 150ml oil
  • 2 medium eggs, lightly beaten

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CARROT AND BEETROOT CAKE

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Method

  • Preheat oven 160C
  • Grease and line a 20cm cake tin (preferably one with removable bottom)
  • Sift the flour and baking powder into a bowl and stir in the soft brown sugar
  • Add the sultanas and grated vegetables
  • Beat in the oil and eggs together and add to the bowl
  • Combine with either a wooden spoon or an electric mixer
  • Spoon mixture into prepared tin and bake for 1- 1 ΒΌ hours or until a skewer inserted in the centre comes out clean
  • Cool in tin for 10 minutes and then turn out on to a wire rack to cool completely

Comments

This cake can be made with either carrot or beetroot or combine them so you get not only a fantastic flavoured cake but a fabulous looking one also.


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