{has_more=true, offset=270, total=345, results=[{comment_text=I found the recipe easy to follow. But when checking the cake to see if it's done after 50mind (inserting knife to check no batter) knife came out clean.. But once removed from the oven to start the cooling the cake sank to half the height.. and feels very dense.. guess the true test will be once it's eaten.. will try again, approved=true, user_name=Leash Unleash, hs_createdate=1702249869256, rating_new__1_5_=3, id=11175651329}, {comment_text=A lovely carrot cake in almost every way, except for a couple of small things, could need more spice, and that cream cheese icing was a bit sweet so much so I had to add more cream cheese.Then there is one large problem Ie: the cook time. The cook time is up the wazoo. My new smeg oven is in perfect working order. Recipe states a cook time of 45min for a whole cake. I checked mine at 30mins and I was still wobbly under the slightly cooked crust. I cooked another 15mins still WOBBLY in the middle. An inexperienced baker would possibly take the time as gospel. My cake needed another 25 mins to cook. That's making a huge margin of error I feel. I cooked my cake after 45mins at 4min intervals till done, I had to resist the temptation to fan assist, or up the temp a bit, so yes it really was a very time consuming exercise, so feel that others need to read this and be prepared to stand by the oven till it's cooked. For that reason I give it a 2 as it's essential that time is correct, not a huge difference from what's stated. I see upon reading other reviews this is an ongoing issue by a few people. Come on guys DO BETTER., approved=true, user_name=Jac from Rangiora, hs_createdate=1702249869148, rating_new__1_5_=2, id=11175575937}, {comment_text=I don't know what happened but my cake took two hours to cook! It was burnt all around it and the middle was just cooked. I followed every step exactly.CHELSEA: Hi there, this sounds like it might be an oven issue. We recommend using a thermometer to check the actual temperature of your oven against the temperature you have selected. Also, make sure that you preheat the oven before putting the cake in, and cook the cake in the middle of the oven. It pays to check you have used the correct setting too - I once accidentally cooked a cake on the grill setting and got the same results as you are describing! Hope you have more success next time!, approved=true, user_name=Kat, hs_createdate=1702249867864, rating_new__1_5_=1, id=11175442591}, {comment_text=This was my first time making Carrot Cake, the recipe was easily to follow and my whole family really enjoyed it. I would definately make this again., approved=true, user_name=Emily aslett, hs_createdate=1702249867689, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175426876}, {comment_text=Brilliant!, approved=true, user_name=Dumbledore, hs_createdate=1702249867669, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175374854}, {comment_text=Aint that so true!! This cake takes much longer than stated, which I thought it might having had experience with denser cakes baking, my oven runs a bit hot but it still took 1 hour 10 mins.Perfect, approved=true, user_name=bake a cake, hs_createdate=1702249867570, rating_new__1_5_=4, id=11174113714}, {comment_text=trying this for my mum brithday tomorrow hope she like it, approved=true, user_name=1529262458, hs_createdate=1702249867172, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175456887}, {comment_text=Everyone loved it!, approved=true, hs_createdate=1702249867152, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175513762}, {comment_text=Have made this several times. Comes out perfect every time! This time I changed out flour to gluten free and used coconut sugar instead! Very nice indeed!, approved=true, user_name=Tania Williamson, hs_createdate=1702249867069, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175426866}, {comment_text=Delicious My friend made it for my daughters birthday and everyone couldn't get enough., approved=true, user_name=lissy, hs_createdate=1702249867066, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175550732}]}
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Leash Unleash
I found the recipe easy to follow. But when checking the cake to see if it's done after 50mind (inserting knife to check no batter) knife came out clean.. But once removed from the oven to start the cooling the cake sank to half the height.. and feels very dense.. guess the true test will be once it's eaten.. will try again
3
Jac from Rangiora
A lovely carrot cake in almost every way, except for a couple of small things, could need more spice, and that cream cheese icing was a bit sweet so much so I had to add more cream cheese.Then there is one large problem Ie: the cook time. The cook time is up the wazoo. My new smeg oven is in perfect working order. Recipe states a cook time of 45min for a whole cake. I checked mine at 30mins and I was still wobbly under the slightly cooked crust. I cooked another 15mins still WOBBLY in the middle. An inexperienced baker would possibly take the time as gospel. My cake needed another 25 mins to cook. That's making a huge margin of error I feel. I cooked my cake after 45mins at 4min intervals till done, I had to resist the temptation to fan assist, or up the temp a bit, so yes it really was a very time consuming exercise, so feel that others need to read this and be prepared to stand by the oven till it's cooked. For that reason I give it a 2 as it's essential that time is correct, not a huge difference from what's stated. I see upon reading other reviews this is an ongoing issue by a few people. Come on guys DO BETTER.
2
Kat
I don't know what happened but my cake took two hours to cook! It was burnt all around it and the middle was just cooked. I followed every step exactly.CHELSEA: Hi there, this sounds like it might be an oven issue. We recommend using a thermometer to check the actual temperature of your oven against the temperature you have selected. Also, make sure that you preheat the oven before putting the cake in, and cook the cake in the middle of the oven. It pays to check you have used the correct setting too - I once accidentally cooked a cake on the grill setting and got the same results as you are describing! Hope you have more success next time!
1
Emily aslett
This was my first time making Carrot Cake, the recipe was easily to follow and my whole family really enjoyed it. I would definately make this again.
5
Dumbledore
Brilliant!
5
bake a cake
Aint that so true!! This cake takes much longer than stated, which I thought it might having had experience with denser cakes baking, my oven runs a bit hot but it still took 1 hour 10 mins.Perfect
4
1529262458
trying this for my mum brithday tomorrow hope she like it
5
Unknown
Everyone loved it!
5
Tania Williamson
Have made this several times. Comes out perfect every time! This time I changed out flour to gluten free and used coconut sugar instead! Very nice indeed!
5
lissy
Delicious My friend made it for my daughters birthday and everyone couldn't get enough.
For a single layer cake, use a 23-24cm round cake tin (at least 6cm deep). For a double layer cake, use 2 x 20-21cm round cake tins. Grease the tin/s and line with baking paper.
Beat eggs andChelsea Soft Brown Sugartogether. Stir in oil, then add all other ingredients. Mix well. Pour into prepared tin/s.
Bake for 45 minutes (2 cake layers) or 55 minutes (single layer cake), until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean. Stand in the tin/s for 20 minutes then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely. Spread with cream cheese icing when cold.
Cream Cheese Icing Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add Chelsea Icing Sugar, vanilla and sufficient milk to make a light fluffy icing consistency. Spread over cake/s (sandwiching layers together if applicable) and decorate with chopped nuts if desired.
I found the recipe easy to follow. But when checking the cake to see if it's done after 50mind (inserting knife to check no batter) knife came out clean.. But once removed from the oven to start the cooling the cake sank to half the height.. and feels very dense.. guess the true test will be once it's eaten.. will try again
3
Jac from Rangiora
A lovely carrot cake in almost every way, except for a couple of small things, could need more spice, and that cream cheese icing was a bit sweet so much so I had to add more cream cheese.Then there is one large problem Ie: the cook time. The cook time is up the wazoo. My new smeg oven is in perfect working order. Recipe states a cook time of 45min for a whole cake. I checked mine at 30mins and I was still wobbly under the slightly cooked crust. I cooked another 15mins still WOBBLY in the middle. An inexperienced baker would possibly take the time as gospel. My cake needed another 25 mins to cook. That's making a huge margin of error I feel. I cooked my cake after 45mins at 4min intervals till done, I had to resist the temptation to fan assist, or up the temp a bit, so yes it really was a very time consuming exercise, so feel that others need to read this and be prepared to stand by the oven till it's cooked. For that reason I give it a 2 as it's essential that time is correct, not a huge difference from what's stated. I see upon reading other reviews this is an ongoing issue by a few people. Come on guys DO BETTER.
2
Kat
I don't know what happened but my cake took two hours to cook! It was burnt all around it and the middle was just cooked. I followed every step exactly.CHELSEA: Hi there, this sounds like it might be an oven issue. We recommend using a thermometer to check the actual temperature of your oven against the temperature you have selected. Also, make sure that you preheat the oven before putting the cake in, and cook the cake in the middle of the oven. It pays to check you have used the correct setting too - I once accidentally cooked a cake on the grill setting and got the same results as you are describing! Hope you have more success next time!
1
Emily aslett
This was my first time making Carrot Cake, the recipe was easily to follow and my whole family really enjoyed it. I would definately make this again.
5
Dumbledore
Brilliant!
5
bake a cake
Aint that so true!! This cake takes much longer than stated, which I thought it might having had experience with denser cakes baking, my oven runs a bit hot but it still took 1 hour 10 mins.Perfect
4
1529262458
trying this for my mum brithday tomorrow hope she like it
5
Unknown
Everyone loved it!
5
Tania Williamson
Have made this several times. Comes out perfect every time! This time I changed out flour to gluten free and used coconut sugar instead! Very nice indeed!
5
lissy
Delicious My friend made it for my daughters birthday and everyone couldn't get enough.