Jamie Oliver Carrot Cake Recipe
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/006c03d9-f30a-4c79-a7a2-ed56f4ca4b19
Original source: https://jamieolivereats.co.uk/carrot-cake/
Recipe image: https://jamieolivereats.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Jamie-Oliver-Carrot-Cake-225x225.jpg

Jamie Oliver’s Carrot Cake is a moist, spiced cake made with grated carrots, flavored with cinnamon, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a classic recipe that combines sweetness with the earthy flavor of carrots, creating a cake that’s both comforting and indulgent.
Yield: 6
Prep time: PT15M
Cook time: PT40M
Total time: PT55M

Ingredients
- 250g carrots (grated)
- 150g light brown sugar
- 150g self-raising flour
- 2 large eggs
- 125ml vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 75g walnuts (optional, chopped)
- 200g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 100g unsalted butter (softened)
- 100g icing sugar (sifted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
1. Step 1: Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Tin
2. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line a 20cm (8-inch) round cake tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
3. Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
4. In a large bowl, whisk together the self-raising flour, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, baking powder, baking soda, and a pinch of salt. This ensures the spices and leavening agents are evenly distributed.
5. Step 3: Combine Wet Ingredients
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and light brown sugar until smooth. This forms the wet base of the cake, which helps keep it moist.
7. Step 4: Add the Carrots and Dry Ingredients
8. Stir the grated carrots into the wet ingredients. Slowly add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using walnuts, fold them in at this stage.
9. Step 5: Bake the Cake
10. Pour the batter into the prepared cake tin and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. Step 6: Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting
12. While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, sifted icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
13. Step 7: Frost the Cake
14. Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. You can also frost the sides if you prefer. For a final touch, you can sprinkle some extra chopped walnuts on top for added texture and decoration.
15. Step 8: Serve
16. Cut into slices and serve this moist, spiced carrot cake with its creamy frosting. It’s perfect with a cup of tea or coffee!