Have you ever fallen in love with a property from the minute you set eyes on it? I was in love with the Gypsy Cottage the moment I glimpsed this picture perfect getaway. I will tell you more about this gorgeous country hideaway in a later story. Right now I want to share a recipe from our stay. Nicole is not just the owner of The Gypsy Cottage, she is also a fabulous cook and has generously shared her recipe for Carrot & Ginger Cake with us.
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You see, when we arrived at the cottage we were treated to a wonderful afternoon tea. Waiting for us in the sweet cottage kitchen, was this delicious Carrot & Ginger Cake. The cake was served with an amazing Salted Caramel Glaze and in the fridge was freshly whipped cream. The combination was literally drool worthy.
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The quaint cottage kitchen was almost too perfect and pretty to disturb. The farmhouse table had been laid with a white linen, embroidered table cloth, there were pretty pink napkins, gorgeous china and all the makings for a beautiful afternoon tea. We took a moment to admire the setting, but the cake was calling me! I wanted a slice and I knew it would go perfectly with a pot of tea.
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Autumn Carrot & Ginger Cake w Salted Caramel Glaze
Ingredients
- For the Cake
- 2 1/2 large carrots grated coarsely.
- 1 1/3 cups plain flour sifted.
- 1 cup each of brown and caster sugar.
- 1/2 cup of desiccated coconut.
- 1 1/4 cup rolled oats quick oats preferred as they are finer
- 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger.
- 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon .
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon orange juice zest of orange is optional
- 1 1/2 cups of sour cream
- 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
- 3 large free range eggs.
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt.
- 1/4 cup of Almond meal.
- Chopped roasted almonds to serve
Glaze
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
- 1 tablespoon golden syrup
- 1/2 cup cream.
- 3 cups of icing sugar.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180c (fan forced oven)
- Butter and line 2. 22 cm pans with baking paper.
- Stir the carrot and dry ingredients together including sea salt, oats and almond meal.
- Make a well in the centre and add sour cream, oil and eggs. Divide evenly among tins.
- Smooth over, swap tins around in oven halfway through cooking!
- Cook for about 45 mins, test with a skewer to see if its ready.
- Cool completely before icing!
Glaze
- Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat, stir in sugar and golden syrup until smooth,
- gently bring to a simmer and stir continuously until thickened slightly, stir in cream, remove from heat,
- Stir in icing sugar and sea salt flakes to taste, leave to cool to a spreading consistency.
- Spread over each half of cake and then on top.
- Garnish with roasted almonds and fresh whipped cream!
I honestly can’t describe how deliciously moist this cake is, but if you take a look at the ingredients you get a few clues. The recipe includes coconut, sour cream and almond meal, three ingredients which always lift a cake above the average. The crumb is rich and textural.
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The flavour is also quite special. The recipe uses fresh ginger, ground cinnamon and nutmeg to give a deeper spicy profile. The addition of orange zest and juice freshens the cake and brings it well out of the rhelm of your average carrot cake.
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I decided to share this recipe now because with the cooler weather I have been craving more of this dessert cake with my tea and I figured readers might like a bite or two as well.
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Gypsy Cottage is located at Rosewood, not far from the Gold Coast and Brisbane hinterland. It’s the perfect location for a romantic getaway.
![Gypsy Cottage at Sunset Gypsy Cottage at Sunset](https://www.meatandtravel.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Gypsy-Cottage-SunsetL.jpg)
If you’re short on time at the moment perhaps you can make Nicole’s Carrot & Ginger Cake and imagine yourself watching the sunset over grassy mountains at the cottage.
Stay tuned for more on this secret hideaway cottage