Make the cake: Grease an 8-inch square or 9-inch round cake pan with oil. Put an oven rack in the center position and heat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. Line a sheet pan with foil. Put the carrots chunks on the tray and spritz them with enough oil to coat them. Massage them with your hands to ensure thorough coating.

Bake in the oven for 45 minutes for a round cake, or 30 minutes for the square, until nicely risen and firm but springy when lightly pressed. Insert a skewer through the centre if you're not sure ...

In a large bowl, cream the butter with an electric mixer. Add the sugar, and beat. In a medium bowl or on a piece of parchment, combine the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt, and mix well.

Method. A hot oven is essential for an even bake, so first set the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Grease a 22cm square baking tin with oil. Line the base and sides with baking parchment — it ...

Directions. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a half-sheet pan with parchment paper or a Silpat pad. Spray with Pam or cooking spray. Conversely, you can use two 6-inch cake tins.