Carrot Cake

2 cups All Purpose Flour
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 cups finely grated carrots
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
2 tsp vanilla
1 tsp ginger powder
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 170 Degrees Celsius.

1. In a large bowl add oil ,white and brown sugar . Beat until light .

2. Mix in the eggs one at a time .Add buttermilk and vanilla then mix well .

3. Sift in flour , baking powder, bicarbonate of soda , salt , cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger . Then gently mix .

4. Add the grated carrots, walnuts and raisins . Gently mix.

5. Line 2 baking pans with parchment paper. Divide the batter (mixture) equally in 2 baking pans .

6. Bake in a preheated oven for 30-35 minutes minutes or until well baked . Note: Baking time depends on your oven .

Let the cakes cool off completely before taking them out of the baking pan.

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