Carrot Banana Cake with Cranberries and Walnuts

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Carrot Banana Cake with Cranberries and Walnuts

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This Carrot Banana Cake is a delightful blend of fruity, nutty, and spiced flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing choice for cake lovers. Delightful and flavorful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and bananas with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of walnuts. 

Cooking Time: 1h 15min

Serving: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS:

  • 300g carrots, peeled and grated
  • 1 ripe banana, mashed
  • 70g sugar
  • 200g all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • Mascarpone cheese, for serving
  • White chocolate, for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Preheat your oven to 356°F (180°C) and grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, gently whisk the eggs. Add the mashed banana and mix well.

3. Add the grated carrots, sugar, flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, vanilla extract, vegetable oil, and ground ginger to the bowl. Stir with a spatula or wooden spoon until all the ingredients are well combined.

4. Fold in the dried cranberries and chopped walnuts into the batter.

5. Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking sheet, spreading it evenly.

6. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

7. Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the baking sheet for a few minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Once the cake has cooled, you can serve it as is or frost it with mascarpone cheese for an extra creamy touch. Optionally, you can also drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for added sweetness and decoration.

9. Slice and serve the Moist Carrot Banana Cake with Cranberries and Walnuts, and enjoy the moist and flavorful goodness!

Note: You can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days.

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