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Carrot and poppy seed cake for Purim

A speedy bake worth celebrating

March 15, 2014 11:48
Photo: Marc Morris
Photo: Marc Morris
1 min read

Cook: 1 hour

Serves: 8

This cake is very fast to make and can be put together in one bowl. It is also a healthier option and the carrots and pineapple count towards your ‘5 a day’ so ideal for family Purim celebrations.

Method: 

  • Pre-heat the oven to 180° C.
  • Grease and line a 22 cm/9 inch loose bottom cake tin.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients together.
  • Add the eggs, oil and mix well.
  • Stir in the carrots, pineapple and nuts and pour the batter into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for approximately 1 hour or until set.
  • Cool in a wire rack.
  • Serve dusted with icing sugar.

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Ingredients

225g plain flour
2 tbsp poppy seeds
175g caster sugar
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
200ml vegetable oil
2 eggs
175g grated carrot
200g tin crushed pineapple, drained
55g pistachio nuts, chopped
Icing sugar for the garnish