Light Carrot Cake Squares with Orange Zest and Spices 

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)