Queen of Carrot Cakes ( Wheat and Milk Free)

Submitted by Wild Thyme Flour

"This cake is so easy to do that even the queen herself could do it. The secret is using the finest grater possible. This recipe is for making a small 20cm cake."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 cake
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 300 g fresh carrots (peeled and finely grated)
• 200 g pure ground almonds
• 200 g sugar
• 2 eggs (lightly beaten)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder

directions

1. Pre heat oven to 180 degees Celsius Grease a 20 cm springform cake tin.
2. Put the grated carrots in a bowl and using a wooden spoon, mix in the sugar until conbined.
3. Mix in the almond powder and the baking powder and mix until combined.
4. Add the eggs and mix in until combined.
5. Pour into well greased cake tin and bake for about 40 - 50 minutes or until the centre is firm to the touch.
6. Cool completel before taking out of the cake tin. Dust with icing sugar and serve.