Kejk tal-karrotti (Carrot cake)
Ingredients:
225g brown sugar
225 ml sunflower oil
4 eggs
4 medium carrots grated
225g flour
1.5 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
zest of one orange
125g sultanas
100g shelled walnuts
Method: Beat the sugar with the oil and eggs; sift the flour and spices, add 2 tbs flour to nuts and raisins and mix well; add the carrots, zest,nut mixture to bowl and beat. Add flour and spices. Cook in a preheated oven (fan electric 160/normal oven 180) for about 40 minutes or till well risen and firm to the touch.
Topping: Cool the cake. Beat 150g icing sugar and 6 portions cream cheese; add some vanilla. Spread the topping on cake and drizzle with melted cooking chocolate (about 50g).