Step 1

Preheat the oven to 180C/35F. Grease and line a 8cm cake pan.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, lightly mix the sugar, oil and eggs with a spatula or wooden spoon. Add the carrots, raisins/walnuts, and orange zest. Combine evenly.

Step 3

Add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix thoroughly till fully combined. Be careful not to over-mix, batter should be soft and runny.

Step 4

Pour the batter into the prepared tin. Bake for 40-45 mins or until it a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Step 5

Leave in the tin to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6

For icing topping (optional): Beat together 90g of icing sugar and 3/4tbsp of orange juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cake in a zig-zag motion.

Step 7

Serve as desired!