A carrot cake with a frosting of mascarpone and orange from Tender: A Cook and His Vegetable Patch (page 180) by Nigel Slater

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  • eliza_akwew6 on February 02, 2026

    The frosting was lovely but I didn't even cook the cakes for the full time and they were slightly overbaked. I would reduce cooking time next time

  • danibattle on March 09, 2023

    Made for a friend birthday, who said it was the best carrot cake he ever had. Now I'm making it again, for their wedding cake :)

  • Varundel on April 04, 2015

    Cooked for 35 mins rather than the recommended 45 - my ovens a bit on the fast side. Lovely flavours, light-textured sponge and the frosting is delicious. Would definitely do again.

  • hendrioso on December 29, 2014

    This frosting is incredible!

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