Sugar Free Carrot Cake

Ingredients

• 200 g wholemeal self-raising flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 110 g dates , finely chopped
• 50 g dessicated coconut
• 50 g water chestnuts nuts, finely chopped
• 3 tsp ground mix spice, cinnamon or nutmeg
• 110 g melted unsalted butter
• 110 g sultanas
• 1 large carrot , grated
• Grated zest of 1 orange & 2 tbsp orange juice
• 2 eggs , beaten
• For the topping(optional)
• 200 g cream cheese
• 100 g dates , finely chopped
• Zest & juice of 1 orange or lemon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 150C & lightly grease a 20cm(8in) round cake tin.
2. Sift the flour & baking powder into a large bowl and add the dates, coconut, nuts & spices.
3. Mix thoroughly, then make a well in the centre.
4. Combine the melted butter, sultanas, carrot & orange zest & juice.
5. Add to the dry ingredients and combine to make a thick paste.
6. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.
7. Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and place in the oven. Bake for 45-60 minutes or until done.
8. Remove from the oven & allow to cool.
9. If using the topping, blend the ingredients until smooth and spread over the cake.