300g/10陆oz grated carrot (grated weight)
1 orange, zest only
陆 tsp bicarbonate of soda
200g/7oz light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
50驳/1戮辞锄 icing sugar, sifted
陆 tsp mixed spice
陆 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
100驳/3陆辞锄 raisins
1 pinch salt
180g/6oz self-raising flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
140ml/4戮fl oz vegetable oil, plus extra for greasing
75g/2陆oz pecans or walnuts, chopped (optional)
50驳/1戮辞锄 butter, at room temperature
200g/7oz full-fat cream cheese, chilled
2 free-range eggs