Carrot and Ginger Crevasse Cake with Avalanche Sauce

Microwave-baked carrot and ginger sponge cake served with a syrupy orange and wine sauce and topped with Greek yoghurt.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 661.8 kcals 1985.3 kcals
Carbohydrates 78.4 grams 235.1 grams
Fat 34.4 grams 103.2 grams
Protein 9.5 grams 28.5 grams
Cook Time
10 mins
Produces
3 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
115
g
Self-Raising Flour
Plus extra for dusting
115
g
Caster Sugar
For the cake
1
tbsp
Caster Sugar
For the sauce
Dairy
115
g
Butter
Softened, plus extra for greasing
2
piece
Egg
Free-range
2
tbsp
Fruits
0.5
piece
Orange
Zest only
1
piece
Orange
Juice only
Liquids
4
tbsp
Vegetables
1
tsp
Ginger
Fresh, grated
1
tbsp
Carrot
Grated

Steps

  • Butter and lightly flour a small microwave-proof bowl.
  • Process flour, butter, sugar, and eggs in a food processor until smooth.
  • Stir in the grated ginger, carrot, and orange zest into the batter.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared bowl, cover with cling film, and microwave on high for four and a half minutes.
  • Remove the cling film and turn the cake out onto a serving plate.
  • Squeeze orange juice into a pan, add wine and sugar, then simmer for five minutes until syrupy.
  • Pour the sauce over the cake and top with a dollop of Greek-style yoghurt.