Carrot Cakes are the easiest of cakes to bake at home and in this winter season when carrots are available in plenty. Serve Whole Wheat Carrot Cake as a teatime snack along with a cup of tea, coffee or hot cocoa.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (tea) oil
• 3 grated medium carrots
• 4 eggs
• 2 cups (tea) sugar
• 2 and 1/2 cups (tea) whole wheat
• 1 tablespoon baking powder

If you decide for a chocolate cover:

• • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons chocolate powder
  • 1 cup (tea) sugar
  • 1 cup (tea) milk

How to make:

1. 1. 1. In a blender, add the carrot, eggs and oil, then mix.
      2. Add the sugar and beat again for 5 minutes.
      3. In a bowl or mixer, add the flour and then mix again.
      4. Add yeast and mix slowly with a spoon.
      5. Use in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.

How to make cover:

1. 1. 1. 1. Pour butter, chocolate powder, sugar and milk into a bowl, then mix.
         2. Bring the mixture to the fire and continue mixing until a creamy consistency is obtained, then pour the syrup over the cake.