Preparation time is 15minutes
Cook time is 40minutes
Total time is 55minutes
Serve is for 12 people
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Difficulty level: 4 out of 4
16 Ingredients
- 1teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup plain flour
- 4 cup sifted icing sugar (for cream cheese frosting)
- 145grams butter , soft (save 20g butter for candied walnuts)
- 2/3teaspoons ground cardamom (save 1/4 tsp for candied walnuts)
- 1/2teaspoons ground ginger
- 1teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
- 250grams cream cheese (for cream cheese frosting)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (for candied walnuts)
- 1 cup wholemeal plain flour
- 1 cup rice bran oil
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 200grams walnuts, 100g chopped, 100 halved
- 1teaspoons vanilla extract
- 300grams carrot, shredded
Nutrition per serving
3860kJ / 925Cal
3860 Kilojoules or 925 Calories
44% of daily energy intake*
Protein
8.3grams
Fat
46.9grams
Carbs
115grams
Sugars
100grams
Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.
Method
Step 1 of 7
Preheat oven to 170°C. Grease two 20cm round pans and line bases with baking paper.
Step 2 of 7
Place carrot in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 11/2 minutes or until softened. Set aside to cool.
Step 3 of 7
Beat eggs, oil, sugar and vanilla in a bowl until combined. Sift flours, baking powder, bicarb of soda and spices together. Fold into egg mixture. Add carrot and walnuts, and stir well.
Step 4 of 7
Divide evenly between pans. Bake for 25 minutes or until a skewer comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Cool completely.
Step 5 of 7
Meanwhile, to make the frosting, beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Add butter and beat until combined. Slowly add sugar. Beat until smooth.
Step 6 of 7
Line a baking tray with baking paper. Heat a non-stick fry pan over medium heat. Add candied walnuts ingredients. Stir for 5 minutes or until nuts are coated and syrup is thick. Pour onto tray. Separate nuts. Cool for 5 minutes.
Step 7 of 7
Level tops of cakes so they are flat. Spread frosting over base layer and top with second cake. Cover top and side with frosting. Arrange walnuts on top.
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