Lets make a carrot cake ( with pics )

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09-10-2011, 06:45 PM
nigelandjan

Lets make a carrot cake ( with pics )

Ok here is a relativly easy very tasty cake to make ,, I personally think this improves with age and as soon as I can I like to put it in the fridge to moisten it down a little , that,s if it hangs around long enuf :)

Right enuf of my waffle here we go , gentlemen start your ovens 175 degrees

Here we have our ingredients > 225g of self raising flour> 1 tsp of mixed spice> 150g of soft dark brown sugar > 150g of grated carrots> 2 medium eggs> 150ml of sunflower oil > 2 tbls of milk.,........

For the topping > 50g of butter > 1 orange grated rind only > 2 tbls of orange juice > 225g of icing sugar ...........

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First off flour + mixed spice in bowl mix thoughrally

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Next we add our grated carrots

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Mix the carrots well into the flour like this

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I know ,oh ye of little faith :) keep with it ,,,,,, oil in + eggs +milk blend in with a wooden spoon then put into a greased 11 by 7 inch tin like so , pop that into your hot oven set timer for 40 mins .

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Now while that baby is sunbathing for 40 mins we,ll waz the icing up ,, butter + grated peel + orange juice into microwave jug 2 mins half power in mine ,, then after that,s melted gradually stir in your icing sugar .

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Ok 40 mins on and our cake is out and on the cooling rack

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When your cake is nice and cool on with your icing ( dont keep eating it get it on the cake pls )

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Now the bit I,ve been waiting for a nice cuppa and a slice ,,,,,,

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Cheers thanks for looking hope you enjoy ,, it,s really easy have a go :)
09-10-2011, 08:08 PM
Bangyai

Now that looks seriously bloody lovely. I'm a sucker for carrot cake because mostly all you get here is banana cake....nice , but give it a rest. They used to sell carrot cup cakes ( without icing ) in Big C but I think I was the only one buying so they disappeared.

I will most definately give this a go as soon as I have some free time ( could be a month or so ) and let you know how it goes and what the guinee pig's ( Ms Bangyai ) verdict is. I'm sure it will get the thumbs up.

Thanks for posting mate and making the effort.:)
09-10-2011, 08:47 PM
somtamslap

Marvellous baking skills, Nige! And it looks as if you make a fine cup of tea to boot: Milk in first and a pair of sugars by the looks of things.
09-10-2011, 09:49 PM
jizzybloke

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Originally Posted by somtamslap

a pair of sugars

I reckon it looks more like a single sugar job that!
09-10-2011, 10:03 PM
alwarner

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Originally Posted by somtamslap

Marvellous baking skills, Nige! And it looks as if you make a fine cup of tea to boot: Milk in first and a pair of sugars by the looks of things.

hmmmmm....

Only acceptable if you're using a teapot IMHO.
09-10-2011, 10:42 PM
chitown

Lovely!! But now I am hungry. :(

Should I send you a green or a red? :) :chitown:
09-10-2011, 11:00 PM
natalie8

I was just thinking about carrot cake today. I must have received your vibes. :) When I was still living in Canada I would make carrot cake and and carrot pineapple cake. I only made the cream cheese frosting for it. I'll try yours next time.
09-10-2011, 11:29 PM
nigelandjan

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Originally Posted by natalie8

I was just thinking about carrot cake today. I must have received your vibes. When I was still living in Canada I would make carrot cake and and carrot pineapple cake. I only made the cream cheese frosting for it. I'll try yours next time.

You get your bum down here on the 29th Natt and there will be a slice for you and hubby :)
09-10-2011, 11:41 PM
natalie8

We're working on it!
09-10-2011, 11:44 PM
nigelandjan

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Originally Posted by jizzybloke

I reckon it looks more like a single sugar job that!

No sugar here Jizz the cake is soooooooooooooo sweet ( I have to think of my figure ) and if u believe that expect the big man down your chimney on the 25th
09-10-2011, 11:49 PM
nigelandjan

Thanks Somtum for your kind words ,, if you have enjoyed it, then its the least I can do untill I arrive in Issan one day and then mabe I can bake a beaut for you :)

It would be the least I could do for the amount of tears u cause to run down my face reading your disgusting postery :)
10-10-2011, 01:10 AM
nigelandjan

Thanks Al allthough it,s a bit extreme to go and buy an oven ,,, mabe you could try your MIL,S camp fire :),,,,,,, rap the monkey in foil , chuck it in the fire for 3.5 hours !!!!! ,,,,,,,,, no I did,nt tell u to do that :witchhunt:
10-10-2011, 02:29 AM
OhOh

Thanks for your baking efforts. Would you be able to ask your wife to produce a couple of simple Thai dishes using ingredients found at your local supermarket, pretty please?
10-10-2011, 02:32 AM
alwarner

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Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Thanks Al allthough it,s a bit extreme to go and buy an oven ,,, mabe you could try your MIL,S camp fire :),,,,,,, rap the monkey in foil , chuck it in the fire for 3.5 hours !!!!! ,,,,,,,,, no I did,nt tell u to do that :witchhunt:

fuck it i'll throw all the ingredients in a wok and hope for the best!
10-10-2011, 02:49 AM
nigelandjan

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Originally Posted by OhOh

Thanks for your baking efforts. Would you be able to ask your wife to produce a couple of simple Thai dishes using ingredients found at your local supermarket, pretty please?

Keep an eye out in the dinner threads mate ,,,,, plenty of Jan,s efforts in there and no doubt more to come :)
10-10-2011, 03:04 AM
blue

What can i say,,,,
Well I'm from up north so I cannot help being blunt and honest ,
so I have have to report that
Nigel has let himself down again ;
a splendid recipe, lovingly prepared , beautifully executed ,
you could almost smell the rich warm aroma of the cake baking from here -
the delicious scent getting darker, richer,more caramelised, the cinnamon notes
ummmmm
but then as i said Nigel is Nigel and the southern master bakers faults once again surfaced :
Faux pas 1- a cow called Marg
I'm afraid that however creamy yellow they make the container
'I can't believe it's not BUTTER' - has never seen a cow

Faux pas 2 - a right crock up
Eager to be seen as a modern chap about town in touch with his crockery side,
Nigel opts for a plate that looks like its one stripe short of 25 stone Newcastle united football fans shirt ......
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9 / 10 for effort anyway
10-10-2011, 11:25 AM
nigelandjan

I know how much you love our gay plates Bluey ,, so I dont like to dissapoint :)
10-10-2011, 11:27 AM
nigelandjan

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Originally Posted by alwarner

fuck it i'll throw all the ingredients in a wok and hope for the best!

Sounds good Al ,, can you put a pic on here when you,ve iced it pls
10-10-2011, 12:09 PM
somtamslap

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Originally Posted by alwarner

Only acceptable if you're using a teapot IMHO.

Is there any othr way to make a cup of tea?? I do hope you don't pur straight from a kettle or even worse, use one of those water heating appliances (like a kettle but not a kettle)...it would be sacriligous to the forth coming cuppa to use such methods. I'd rather boil the water with a saucepan over a fire of dried buffalo cack.

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Originally Posted by nigelandjan

if you have enjoyed it, then its the least I can do untill I arrive in Issan one day and then mabe I can bake a beaut for you

IT'S A DATE! You supply the carrot cake, I'll supply ten boxes of lager to wash it down with and we'll throw rocks at random passers by for in-feast entertainment.
10-10-2011, 12:32 PM
SEA Traveler

"Carrot Cake", one of my favorites. I have to say though, until I taste it, the "Eliminator's wifey's blueberry cheese cake is always a winner..... Nice baking n&j.
11-10-2011, 12:10 AM
nigelandjan

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Originally Posted by somtamslap

IT'S A DATE! You supply the carrot cake, I'll supply ten boxes of lager to wash it down with and we'll throw rocks at random passers by for in-feast entertainment.

Good idea mate ! I,ve allready got a couple of targets in mind :)
11-10-2011, 12:43 AM
alwarner

Quote:

Originally Posted by somtamslap

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwarner

Only acceptable if you're using a teapot IMHO.

Is there any othr way to make a cup of tea?? I do hope you don't pur straight from a kettle or even worse, use one of those water heating appliances (like a kettle but not a kettle)...it would be sacriligous to the forth coming cuppa to use such methods. I'd rather boil the water with a saucepan over a fire of dried buffalo cack.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

if you have enjoyed it, then its the least I can do untill I arrive in Issan one day and then mabe I can bake a beaut for you

IT'S A DATE! You supply the carrot cake, I'll supply ten boxes of lager to wash it down with and we'll throw rocks at random passers by for in-feast entertainment.

yeah that's right. i throw a tea bag (pyramid) into a cup, add sugar and boiling water and then milk. deal with it.:kma:
12-10-2011, 02:37 AM
nigelandjan

Be nice to see some of you ol boys post your carrot cake pics up here :)