Cinnamon and Carrot Cake

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb (225g) plain wholemeal flour
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoonful nutmeg
  • 1/2 tablespoonful baking powder
  • 4 oz (110g) dairy free margarine
  • 4 oz (110g) golden syrup
  • 4 oz (110g) sugar
  • 1/2lb (225g) carrots, peeled and finely grated

Method

  • Pre-heat oven to gas 3, 325F, 170C
  • Mix all dry ingredients together.
  • Melt syrup, margarine and sugar, stir into dry ingredients
  • Stir in the carrots.
  • Put the mixture into a well greased bread 1lb bread tin and bake for 60-80 minutes until firm to the touch.
  • Leave cake in the tin for 10 minutes and then turn out onto a cooling rack.
  • To make a change add 4oz of raisins to the mixture.

    Recipe adapted from Sarah Brown’s Vegetarian Kitchen.