As requested from the Melb BBQ yesterday
2 eggs
1 cup of Castur Sugar (normal sugar works fine this is what i normaly use any way)
1/4 cup of oil (vegi oil is best)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence (or to taste)
1 cup of Plain flour
1 teaspoon Bi-Carb soda
1/2 teaspoon mixed spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups of finely grated carrot (lightly peeled)
1/2 cup of chopped Walnuts
1/2 cup chopped Pecans
Combine the eggs, sugar, oil and essence, then sifted the dry ingredients in a basin, stir in the carrots and nuts into the mixture and mix well. Pour the mixture into a well greased 20cm ring tin.
Cook in a moderate oven for 45-50 mins or until cooked when tested.
the Icing
Spread with a cream cheese frosting made by beating together 30gm of softened butter, 60gm cream chesse (Philadelphia works best) and 2-3 tablespoons of icing sugar