I was so tempted to call this “best-ever carrot cake”, but I thought it sounded vain. Having said that, this IS the best ever carrot cake (I guess, if I just call it best-ever in the introduction, it doesn’t sound too vain, no?). Carrot cake has so many variations. Some make it with butter, others with oil. Some use canned pineapple in the batter, others use coconut. I tried many versions and I think this one is the best. Since I live in the mediterranean, I find it more appropriate to use olive oil instead of sunflower oil. I don’t like using coconut as I think the taste is overpowering. Instead of raisins, I grated an apple which gives it extra moisture and taste. Continue reading →