We've turned a classic tea time treat into a tray bake version and then smothered in cream cheese frosting. Our Carrot Cake Tray Bake is a really easy one to try at home and the possibilities are endless with the decoration. We've opted for a classic cream cheese icing and cute little carrot decorations. Just like any carrot cake, feel free to decorate it how you'd like. We've seen versions with chopped nuts, lemon zest or pearl sugar worked into the cream cheese frosting.
Method
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Preheat your oven to 180ºC/160ºC fan/gas 4.
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Grate the carrots into a large bowl. Sift the sugar, flour, bicarb and cinnamon on top of the carrot and mix.
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Whisk together the eggs and oil and add to the bowl.
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Line your baking tin with greased proof paper and then pour in the batter.
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Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the cake is cooked. Wait for the cake to cool thoroughly before icing it.
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To make the icing, mix the butter and icing sugar together, then stir in the soft cheese until smooth. Be Careful not to overmix once you've added the cream cheese! Otherwise it'll go runny.
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When the cake is cool, spread the top with the icing and carrot toppers and serve.
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Reviews
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10 November 2020
5 star rating
Absolutely delicious! This is now by far our favourite cake recipe,easy to follow and turns out perfect every time,Thank you🙂
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18 August 2020
5 star rating
Very easy to make and tastes delicious 😊
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18 August 2020
5 star rating
Very easy to make and tastes delicious 😊
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06 June 2020
5 star rating
Good and you can make them as muffins
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03 June 2020
5 star rating
Very easy to follow I've not done any baking for many years I will be making this again end result was brilliant
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29 May 2020
4 star rating
Very easy simple recipe.. tastes good. But I think I would add some some Sultanas and orange zest next time
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21 May 2020
5 star rating
OMG I love this recipe. I made it today and made double to give some round to my neighbours (self distancing of course). It was very quick and easy, and was really moist. I would add some chopped walnuts to it next time and a little more icing sugar to the frosting.
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11 May 2020
2 star rating
Going to try this later but I will be a MUCH happier locked-down cook when I can find the recipe that uses cups instead of weights!
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03 May 2020
4 star rating
Lovely cake icing a bit to runny needed more icing sugar
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28 April 2020
5 star rating
Easy to make.
Very moist and tasted delicious.
Will definitely make again.
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23 April 2020
5 star rating
Tried this today! Easy recipe to follow & cake comes out moist & lovely!
Try not to overmix the icing tho mine came out runny .
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12 April 2020
5 star rating
Made this today, lovely simple recipe that tasted so good! I opted to make a brown butter frosting and it was amazing!
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05 April 2020
5 star rating
So easy to make and the cake was very moist, love this recipe.
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04 April 2020
5 star rating
Made this today and it turned out really well. Would definitely recommend!
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07 March 2020
5 star rating
Loved this simple to make delicious.
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07 March 2020
5 star rating
Loved this simplicity it self , moist, icing not too sweet, shared it with my neighbours delicious xx
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02 February 2020
5 star rating
Made this today and tasted delicious family loved it
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05 January 2020
5 star rating
Turned out perfect, great recipe.
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04 November 2019
5 star rating
Easy to follow receipt. Beautiful and moist traybake. 100% recommend.
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15 September 2019
5 star rating
So easy to follow. Taste really good!
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