Light Carrot Cake Squares with Orange Zest and Spices 

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Light Carrot Cake Squares with Orange Zest and Spices 

These carrot cake squares are a delightful treat, featuring warming spices and a refreshing citrus flavour. They are perfect for a picnic, packed lunch, or simply enjoyed with a hot drink.

  • Yields: 12 pieces
  • Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour

Additional Cooling Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 100g low-fat baking spread (a light margarine substitute)

  • 75g light soft brown sugar

  • 2 medium eggs

  • 170g self-raising flour (or plain flour with 1 tsp baking powder)

  • 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda (baking soda)

  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp mixed spice

  • 175g carrots, grated

  • Zest and juice of 1 orange

  • 75g plain, fat-free Greek-style yogurt (for the topping)

  • 1 level tbsp sweetener granules (for the topping)

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (for the topping)

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