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Ingredients 230ml vegetable oil plus extra for the tin 100g natural yogurt 4 large eggs 1½ orange, zested 265g self-raising flour 335g light muscovado sugar 2½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ fresh nutmeg, finely grated 265g carrots (about 3), grated 100g sultanas 100g walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional) 100g slightly salted butter, softened 300g icing sugar 100g soft cheese *Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Oil and line the base and sides of two 20cm cake tins with baking parchment. Whisk the oil, yogurt, eggs, vanilla and zest in a jug. Mix the flour, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg with a good pinch of salt in a bowl. *Add the wet ingredients to the dry, along with the carrots, raisins and half the nuts, if using. Mix well to combine, then divide between the tins *Bake for 25-30 mins or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Leave to cool *beat the butter and sugar together until smooth. Add half the soft cheese and beat again, then add the rest.Bake

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Chocolate lovers

You'd you like some chocolate cake???

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Chocolate cake

The best chocolate cake recipe. Ever? There are plenty of claims for the best chocolate cake recipe. I get that. But with one bite of this decadent, moist chocolate cake with chocolate frosting, every single person around the table commented that this was the best chocolate cake they’d ever tasted. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon espresso powder homemade or store-bought 1 cup milk or buttermilk, almond, or coconut milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil or canola oil, or melted coconut oil 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water espresso powder to a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk through to combine or, using your paddle attachment, stir through flour mixture until combined well. Add milk, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla to flour mixture and mix together on medium speed until well combined.

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Simple Guide to Decorating a Cake | Custom Decorated Cakes Tips

Decorating a cake can be simple and fun. You do not need fancy tools or hard skills. With a few basic items and a little patience, you can make a cake that looks great and tastes even better. This guide uses plain words and easy steps so anyone can try. What you need A cooled cake (any flavour you like). Buttercream or frosting (store-bought or homemade). A spatula or knife for spreading. A piping bag or a small plastic bag with a cut corner. Food colour (optional). Sprinkles, fresh fruit, nuts,

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