Carrot Cake- Persian Inspired

INGREDIENTS

2 cups brown sugar1 cup oil 4 eggs¾ cup mashed pumpkin/banana/pineapple (I used pumpkin here and it goes unnoticed. Grated pineapple is really delicious also!) 2 cups grated carrots (4 large)
2 and ½ cups flour2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda ¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon cinnamon powder1 teaspoon Robertsons mixed spice Large pinch saffron threadsLarge pinch Elachi (cardomom) powder1 cup chopped pecans, toasted- half in the cake and half for garnish

METHOD

Mix together all the wet ingredients. Set aside.
Whisk together all the dry ingredients in a large bowl.Combine altogether.
Divide into two or three greased, lined (with baking paper) square or round pans (8/9 inch). Bake on 180°c until done.
Frost with cream cheese frosting, recipe can be found in Ultimate Red Velvet Cupcakes recipe.Garnish generously with chopped pecans.
For a Persian flair, we added saffron threads, pistachios, pomegranate rubies and some walnuts. See comments below for inside of the cake👇🔥🌟

INFO & TIPS

~For a normal carrot cake, simply omit saffron and elachi. Frost with cream cheese and garnish with only pecans.

POSTED ON

16 May 2023

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