Carrot & Walnut Cake (Healthier)

Ingredients

• 200g wholemeal spelt flour
• 3 eggs
• 150ml olive oil or coconut oil
• 120g coconut sugar or honey
• 300g grated carrot
• 80g walnuts, chopped
• 2 tsp cinnamon, 1 tsp mixed spice
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• Frosting: 200g light cream cheese, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla

Method

1. Preheat oven to 175°C. Grease a 20cm round tin.
2. Beat oil and sugar; add eggs one at a time.
3. Fold in flour, spices, baking powder; stir in carrot and walnuts.
4. Bake 40–45 min; cool completely.
5. Whisk frosting ingredients; spread on cooled cake.