What is a Carrot Cake Traybake?

This traybake is a different perspective on a traditional carrot cake, it makes it easier to serve and transport, a great treat to have with a cup of your favourite beverage with your family and friends over a chat.

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Ingredients

• 50g Sugar and Crumbs Cinnamon Swirl Natural Flavoured Icing Sugar 
• 225g Light Muscavado Sugar 
• 4 Large Eggs 
• 250ml Sunflower Oil
• 200g Grated Carrot 
• 300g Plain Flour 
• 2 Tsp Baking Powder
• 200g Dried fruit (raisins, sultanas or mixed fruit)

Topping 

• 250g Cream Cheese 
• 100g Sugar and Crumbs Orange Zest or Cinnamon Swirl Icing Sugar 

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 180c Fan 
   
2. Line or grease or a baking tin approx 34cmx24cm.
   
3. In a clean mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, sunflower oil and sugars.
   
4. Stir in the grated carrots and dried fruit then fold in the plain flour and baking powder until combined.
   
5. Pour into the baking tray and bake in the oven for 35 mins until golden and risen .
   
6. Place onto a cooling rack to cool completely.
   
7. Once cooled make your topping, beat the cream cheese and icing sugar together for a few minutes until mixed in and smooth.
   
8. Spread the cream cheese topping over the traybake so you get an even layer.  
   
9. Optional – use some remaining icing sugar to dust and serve.