Mary Berry Recipe For Carrot Cake
Mary Berry Recipe For Carrot Cake features a moist, spiced cake made with grated carrots and optional nuts, topped with creamy, smooth cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this timeless treat offers a delightful blend of sweetness and warmth.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or electric hand mixer
- Grater (for carrots)
- Baking tin (9-inch round or similar size)
- Parchment paper (optional, for lining the tin)
- Cooling rack
- Spatula or butter knife (for spreading icing)
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 175 ml 6 fl oz sunflower oil
- 3 large eggs
- 200 g 7 oz self-raising flour
- 150 g 5.3 oz brown sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp mixed spice powder
- 200 g 7 oz grated carrots
- 100 g 3.5 oz chopped walnuts or pecans
For the Icing:
- 175 g 6 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 50 g 2 oz unsalted butter, softened
- 150 g icing sugar sifted
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F), and line the base of a 9-inch round cake tin with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sunflower oil and eggs until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the self-raising flour, brown sugar, baking powder, and mixed spice powder. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans. Pour the cake batter into the prepared tin. Smooth the top with a spatula and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring it to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, unsalted butter, sifted icing sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has completely cooled, spread the cream cheese icing evenly over the top of the cake using a spatula or butter knife. Slice the cake and enjoy!
Notes
For those with nut allergies, simply omit the walnuts and substitute with additional raisins or another dried fruit. Always ensure to check labels for any cross-contamination if allergies are severe.