Wholemeal Carrot and Apple Cake
Description
Wholemeal Carrot and Apple Cake. Serves 10-12.
Ingredients
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2/3 cup raw sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup grated carrot
185g sultanas
1 cup wholemeal plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled,
cored and sliced
juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
Method
Place oil, sugar, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl and beat on medium speed for 5 minutes.
Stir carrot and two thirds of sultanas into egg mixture.
Fold in sifted flour, bicarbonate of soda and cinnamon.
Toss apple in lemon juice. Arrange apple and sultanas in base of a lightly greased 20 cm microwavable ring pan. Sprinkle with allspice.
Pour in mixture. Microwave elevated in HIGH (100% power) for 6 minutes.
Allow to cool for 5 minutes. If the surface still looks moist, lightly pat with a piece of paper towel.
Turn out, and allow to cool completely.