\mother in law sends some sweetness!!!

My dear mother-in-law is a wonderful cook and a brilliant baker and always always prepares us delicious things when we visit! She has tons of cook books and collects recipes all the time! I have been looking for a really nice carrot cake recipe that is moist but not too sweet for ages! Christina has tried this one and assures me it is totally fool proof (good thing for me) and that it is 100% gorgeous! So here you are...let us know if you try it and how it turns out!

Christina's Recipe for Carrot Cake

8oz self raising flour       
1 and a half teaspoons baking powder               
1 and a quarter teaspoons cinnamon [sieve this and the baking powder together]
1/2 teaspoon salt           
3 eggs beaten                                         
6oz sugar
6oz vegetable oil            
7oz grated carrot                                    
7oz chopped walnuts

Beat eggs till thick,add sugar and oil. Fold in flour, carrots and nuts. Divide into 2 x 8inch tins, greased. Bake for 35mins 300F/150C/Gas2.

Topping
4oz cream cheese [must be full fat]                    
2oz melted butter                       
8oz icing sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla essence                               
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Beat together. Can be sandwiched together or iced separately to make 2 cakes with icing on top only. Decorated as you desire!!!

Happy eating!!


Love hot sweet and yummy xxx
p.s this is only a stock picture of another carrot cake!