Decadent Carrot Cake ? The Gardening Foodie
"Decadent, rich, and definitely not a regular carrot cake recipe. This will no doubt make an excellent birthday, anniversary or any celebration cake...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 ¼ cup / 280g all purpose / cake flour
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2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1 teaspoon baking soda / bicarbonate of soda
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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4 large eggs
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¾ cup / 200ml /sunflower or canola oil
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¾ cup / 225g brown sugar
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125 ml / ½ cup golden syrup / maple syrup, (( optional ) SEE NOTE 1)
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2 cups grated carrot
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¼ cup pecans, (( optional ))
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½ cup raisins, (( optional ))
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⅓ cup / 80g butter (softened)
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½ cup / 120g full fat cream cheese or creamed cottage cheese
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2 cups / 250g powdered / icing sugar (sifted)
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Chopped pecans to decorate ( ( optional ) )
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