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Our best classic bakes

Mini carrot cake loaves

Makes 12 Individual portions of the afternoon tea classic – these are so moist and moreish.

You will need

250ml sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
225g light muscovado sugar
3 large eggs
225g self-raising flour
¼tsp ground cinnamon
¼tsp ground mixed spice
250g carrots, grated

For the frosting:

50g unsalted butter, softened
250g full-fat cream cheese
50g golden icing sugar, sifted
¼tsp vanilla extract
50g walnuts, chopped
12 mini loaf cases, greased with sunflower oil

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