Spiced Pecan Carrot Cake

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180c, 350F. Grease and line a 9 inch / 1 lb loaf pan. (if making muffins, you will need 12 muffin liners and preheat oven to 400 F or 200 C)

Step 2

Melt the butter in the microwave.

Step 3

Peel and grate the carrots. (use the fine grate holes)

Step 4

Add the carrots, sugar and butter in a bowl.

Step 5

Sift in the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda and baking powder.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs then add to the mixture together with the milk.

Step 7

Break up the pecans and add those together with the sultanas to the mixture.

Step 8

Combine everything then add to the baking pan.

Step 9

Bake for approximately 50- 55 minutes, check after 50 minutes with a skewer in the middle of the cake if it comes out clean.

Step 10

Tip: if your cake needs a little more time baking, cover the top with foil to avoid over browning.

Step 11

For muffins, bake for about 20 minutes.

Step 12

Allow to cool before slicing.