Follow these steps for perfect results
oil
for greasing
self-raising flour
sifted
baking powder
sifted
soft light brown sugar
bananas
mashed
carrots
scrubbed and grated
eggs
beaten
sunflower oil
walnuts
Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
Grease a 20.5cm round cake tin with oil and line it with greaseproof paper.
Sift the flour and baking powder into a large bowl.
Mix in the brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, stir together the mashed bananas, grated carrots, walnuts, beaten eggs, and sunflower oil.
Beat until the mixture is runny.
Pour the mixture into the prepared tin.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake shrinks slightly from the edges and is golden brown.
Let the cake cool in the tin for 10 minutes.
Turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Remove the lining paper.
Serve the cake cut into slices.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a cream cheese frosting for extra richness.
Toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter for enhanced flavor.
Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 mins
Can be made 1-2 days in advance
Dust with powdered sugar or top with cream cheese frosting.
Serve with a cup of coffee or tea.
Pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The milk complements the cake's richness.
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Popular dessert often served during celebrations.
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