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Mary Berry Carrot Cake Tray Bake​ Recipe

Mary Berry Carrot Cake Tray Bake​ Recipe

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Baking a carrot cake feels warm and comforting. This tray bake version is simple and reliable. The Mary Berry Carrot Cake Tray Bake Recipe is loved worldwide.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12
Calories 380 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cake

  • 250 g self-raising flour
  • 2 tsp mixed spice
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 250 g soft brown sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 250 ml vegetable oil
  • 300 g grated carrots
  • 100 g chopped walnuts
  • Zest of 1 orange

For the Cream Cheese Topping

  • 300 g full-fat cream cheese
  • 75 g unsalted butter softened
  • 100 g icing sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 180°C. Line the tray.
  • Mix flour and spices in a bowl.
  • Whisk eggs and sugar until smooth.
  • Slowly whisk in the oil.
  • Fold in carrots and orange zest.
  • Add dry ingredients gently.
  • Stir in walnuts evenly.
  • Pour batter into the tray.
  • Bake for 35 minutes until golden.
  • Cool fully on a rack.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese together.
  • Add icing sugar and vanilla.
  • Spread topping over cooled cake.
  • Slice and serve carefully.

Notes

  • Grate carrots finely for best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Use full-fat cream cheese only.
  • Let the cake cool fully before icing.
  • Toast walnuts lightly for extra flavor.
  • Store chilled for cleaner slices.
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