Creative Nature Simply Spiced Carrot Cake Loaf Mix - 250g

Soft Brown Sugar, Gluten Free Oat Flour, Rice Flour, Potato Starch, Tapioca Starch, Linseed Flour De-oiled, Maize Flour, Spices (Coriander, Cinnamon, Clove, Nutmeg, Cassia), Buckwheat Flour, Baking Powder (Raising Agents: Sodium Dihydrogen Diphosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate; Calcium Sulphate), Sodium Bicarbonate, Salt, Stabiliser: Xanthan Gum)

JUST ADD • 165g Grated Carrot • 75ml Vegetable Oil • 65ml Cold Water • For a fluffier loaf, add 1tbsp White (or Apple Cider) Vinegar

HOW TO MAKE • Preheat oven to 180c/400f/gas mark 6

• Rip open this packet like you mean it! Then lovingly pour into a mixing bowl.

• Add the water and oil and blend for 5 minutes (sing your favourite song to pass the time, for bonus points try and change the lyrics to be about carrots)

• Gently fold in the grated carrot (and a handful of raisins if you fancy)

• Scoop the beautiful blend into a greased 1lb loaf tin and bake for 30-35mins

• Graciously turn out the cake onto a cooling rack and do a celebratory jig before tackling the frosting. Try and keep busy for 30 minutes while the cake cools!

FOR A FABULOUS FROSTING (not included in this packet) • 156g Powdered (Icing) Sugar • 60g Extra Virgin Coconut Oil • 30ml of your favourite milk • Splash of Vanilla Extract

WHIP IT UP

• Ensure coconut oil is room temp (nice and soft), then whisk it to a creamy texture in a bowl

• Practice multi-tasking by gradually adding the sugar while mixing together slowly • Pop in the Vanilla, then slowly add the milk whilst mixing until you reach your desired consistency

• Want a firmer frosting? Use less milk

• Want a runny frosting that drips down the sides? Add a splash more milk!

• Keep your finished, frosted masterpiece in the fridge and enjoy with a cup of tea