Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)

Method

  • Lightly grease the bottom of a loaf dish.
  • Combine the first 8 ingredients together in a bowl and mix well.
  • Add remaining ingredients except carrots and raisins.
  • Beat at low speed until just blended.
  • Stir in carrots and raisins and pour into a dish.
  • Place the dish on an inverted saucer in the oven.
  • Microwave at medium-high (70%) until a wooden toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean.
  • Cool for 5 minutes.
  • Remove from dish and turn the side over.
  • Cool completely.
  • Serve immediately once cooled down or store in the refrigerator and serve when everyone's hungry.