Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

Step 2

Grease your pan with butter or olive oil, and dust it with some flour.

Step 3

Using a medium-sized bowl, sift flour, baking powder, salt, and nutmeg.

Step 4

Combine carrots and olive oil in a blender.  Pulse/blend until you get a bit of a creamy texture.

Step 5

In a large bowl, mix eggs and sugar until creamy.

Step 6

Add the blended carrots and oil mixture. Add the orange zest and continue mixing.

Step 7

Add sifted dry ingredients and mix to combine evenly.

Step 8

Pour batter into greased and floured cake pan.

Step 9

Place pan in the middle of the oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the top has turned into a golden color.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.

Step 11

Take the Italian orange and carrot cake from the pan.

Step 12

Sprinkle with powdered sugar and decorate with dried orange slices (if desired).

Step 13

Slice and serve.