Right so this one's a bit of a debate actually.
Some people say carrot cake is basically a vegetable so it's healthy. Other people say yeah but have you seen the amount of sugar and cream cheese in it. I stay out of it honestly. I just make the thing.
What I will say is this.
When carrot cake's done right? When it's properly spiced and moist and loaded with nuts and that tangy cream cheese frosting? There's nothing quite like it. It's not too heavy. Not too light. Just right really.
This recipe took a while to get right if I'm honest. First few attempts were too dry. Carrot cake can go dry quick if you're not careful. Then I figured out the trick. More butter than you think. Eggs at room temperature. And don't overmix whatever you do. Game changer.
Here's what you're getting.
Warm spices first. Cinnamon. Nutmeg. Little bit of mixed spice. Nothing overpowering just enough to know they're there. Then the carrots obviously. Grated fine so they melt into the cake but you still get little bits. Then walnuts. Toasted first because toasting brings out the flavour. Then raisins or sultanas depending what I've got. Soaked in tea sometimes if I'm feeling fancy.
The sponge comes out dark gold. Moist. Packed with stuff.
Then the frosting. Cream cheese. Has to be. Normal buttercream on carrot cake is just wrong. So we do a proper cream cheese frosting. Thick. Tangy. Not too sweet. Spread generously on top. Sometimes a thin layer in the middle if I'm feeling extra.
On top? More walnuts. Toasted. Crushed. Sprinkled over. Looks rustic. Tastes even better.
Who's buying these slices?
People pretending it's healthy. You know who you are.
Honestly? Grown ups. Carrot cake's not really a kids thing usually.
Autumn people. Something about the spices works when it's cold out.
Easter time? Goes mad actually. No idea why but it does.
Me. With a cup of tea. Perfect combo.
If you're in Bromley pop in and grab one. They're usually about. If you want to guarantee one maybe message ahead and I'll stick it behind the counter with your name on it.
Or order online for collection or local delivery. Whatever works.
One thing I should mention. The walnuts are optional. If you're not a nut person or someone's allergic just let me know and I'll do it without. Same with the raisins. Some people hate them. I get it.
Also carrot cake's one of those ones that's better the next day.
Something about the flavours settling overnight. So if you buy one today and eat it tomorrow? Might be even better. Not saying wait if you don't want to. Just saying it's an option.
Right. That's the carrot cake slice done.
Healthy? Debatable. Delicious? Definitely.
Product Life After Purchase
Our fresh cream cakes have a fridge shelf life of 24 hours and should be consumed within this time. For best results, place the cake in the refrigerator within 45 minutes (maximum 2 hours) of purchase and store at a temperature between 2°C and 5°C.
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Vanilla sponge eggless:
Wheat Flour, calcium carbonate, iron, niacin, thiamin), sugar, rapeseed oil, maltodextrin, modified starch, whey powder (milk), raising agents: E450, E500, salt, flavourings, stabilisers: E412, E415, emulsifiers: E471, E475, colour: E160a(ii).
Vanilla cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene).
Chocolate Truffle:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (trisodium citrate, disodium phosphate), stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), gelling agent (sodium alginate), flavouring, colour (beta-carotene). Sugar, palm oil, fat reduced cocoa powder, emulsifiers: soya lecithin, E476.
Chocolate eggless sponge:
Wheat flour (Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), sugar, Dextrose, Concentrated whey protein (Milk), Cocoa Powder, Raising agents E500, E450, Whey Powder (Milk), Emulsifiers E475, E471, E481, Cellulose Fibre, Salt, flavouring, stabilliser E415
Chocolate cream:
Water, fully and partially hydrogenated vegetable oil (palm kernel), Dextrose, sugar, milk proteins, emulsifiers (polysorbate 60, mono – and diglycerides of fatty acids, soya lecithin), acidity regulators (Trisodium citrate, Disodium phosphate), Stabilisers (calcium chloride, methyl cellulose, Hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose), Gelling agent (sodium alginate), Flavouring, colour (Beta-carotene). Sugar, Palm Oil, Fat Reduced Cocoa Powder, Emulsifiers: Soya Lecithin, E476. Glucose syrup, water, fat reduced cocoa powder, colour (E155, E133), Flavouring, acidity regulator(E260).
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