Ingredients
350 g carrots
250 g all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 eggs
200g sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons lemon /orange zest
1 tablespoon lemon/orange juice
Method
1. Preheat oven to 170 degrees Celsius
2. Peel and grate the carrots finely , place in a bowl and set aside
3. In a separate bowl, sieve the flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and set aside.
4. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to whisk the eggs, add in sugar and continue whisking to a creamy and pale colored batter.
5. Add in the zest and juice of your choice and continue whisking
6. Add the vegetable oil and whisk for a few minutes
7. Add in the flour and mix using a spatula , add in bit by bit and fold in gently
8. Add in the carrots and gently fold into the batter
9. Grease a baking pan and line it with a baking sheet
10. Pour in the batter and bake for 90 minutes
11. Cover the baking tin with a foil if you notice the top of your cake burning
12. Remove from the oven and place in rack to cool
13. Garnish your cake as desired and enjoy!