Carrot and Banana Cake

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Take the sour cream out of the refrigerator 1 hour before cooking to let it warm to room temperature. Wash and peel the banana and carrot. Rinse the raisins. Sift the flour. Prepare a mixer or blender, as well as a cake pan.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Pour boiling water over the raisins and let them sit for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, toast the nuts in a dry skillet until fragrant, then chop them coarsely on a cutting board.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Mash the banana with a fork. Grate the carrot on a fine grater.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Beat the eggs with sugar until light and foamy. Add the sour cream and pour in the vegetable oil. Mix well.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Mix the flour with salt and baking soda. Gradually add it to the egg-sour cream mixture, thoroughly breaking up any lumps. When the batter is smooth, add the nuts, carrot, and banana. Drain the water from the raisins, pat them dry to remove excess moisture, and also add them to the batter. Mix thoroughly so all ingredients are evenly distributed.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Preheat the oven to 170°C. Grease the cake pan with oil. Pour in the batter and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Before serving, sprinkle the carrot and banana cake with powdered sugar. Garnish with berries.