Carrot & Fruit cake with honey

Clearly there are lots of lovely cakes on the stall, but I know sometimes everyone wants to bake themselves - so I thought I would share some recipes - I have not made this one before - but was most impressed,  lovely and moist.

Honey is always on the stall, and carrots are available in season.

Put all of this lot in a saucepan (or I did a bowl and pop in the microwave)

125g - 4oz soft brown sugar

6 tablespoons of clear honey (although I reckon set will do)

175g - 6oz of grated carrot

125g - 4oz seedless raisins

50g - 2oz chopped dates

3/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg

125g - 4oz butter

150ml - ¼ pint water

and bring to the boil - then simmer for 5 mins, leave to cool

then add:

1 beaten egg

and then mix together thoroughly:

125g - 4oz wholemeal flour

125g - 4oz plain flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

I used all plain flour this time as I had not got any wholemeal, and it still seem to work.

put the mix in a 23cm (9inch) cake tin and bake for 55 - 60 mins - 180c/350f/gas mark 4