50gOrange flavoured Sugar and Crumbs Icing sugarsieved
180gFull fat cream cheese
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix together the raisins, orange zest and orange juice. Leave to one side to plump up the raisins. About 20 - 30 mins
Preheat the oven to 170deg fan assisted. Grease and line the base of a shallow 29cm x 19 cm oblong tin or similar. At least 2cm/1ins deep.
Sieve the flour and spices together into a large mixing bowl.
Add the sugar and carrots. Mix until well combined.
Make a well in the centre and add the olive oil, eggs, vanilla extract and orange juice soaked raisins. Add any residual orange juice that hasn’t been soaked up by the raisins.
Mix together with a wooden spoon or spatula, until well combined and evenly mixed.
Pour the cake mixture evenly into the prepared tin. Bake for 25 -30 mins in the centre of the oven or until baked. Testing the centre of the cake, in different areas, with a skewer until it comes out clean.
Leave in the tin to cool completely.
While the cake is cooling make the frosting.
Using an electric mixer. Mix together the butter and icing sugar until light and fluffy.
Using a wooden spoon or spatula add the cream cheese. Mix until just combined.
Do not over beat or the mixture will become too runny.
When the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting over the top.