Best Less Sugar Carrot Cake

A recipe for a less sugar carrot cake that is deliciously sweet, nutty and flavorful.

1 ½ cups olive oil
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped dates
5 separated eggs
½ cup brown sticky sugar
3 tablespoons vanilla essence
2 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash of ground cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups packed grated carrots
¾ cup chopped pecan nuts (you can also use walnuts)
2 ¼ teaspoons baking soda
1 ¼ teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
½-1 cup of milk
Cream Cheese Icing with Toasted Nuts Ingredients:
250 grams cream cheese
250 ml cream
1 cup chopped & toasted pecan nuts

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