2 carrots grated
300g stoned dates chopped
400ml water
1 tsp vanilla essence
1.5 tsp cinnamon/or mixed spice
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
226g self raising flour
Heat oven to 375F/190C
Place dates, carrots, vanilla and water into a saucepan and slowly bring to a simmer until combined and sticky. Approximately 5 minutes.
Put all other ingredients into a mixing bowl and combine the wet mixture and stir in.
At this point you can add extra fruit or nuts to suit your taste.
Pour into a well greased or baking paper lined loaf tin.
Bake for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean.
This is a sweet cake and doesnt need any sugar but you can drizzle a little icing sugar mixed with water over the top.

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