Carrot and Walnut Cake

It’s not clear when carrot cakes first started being baked and eaten but documents show that carrot puddings were made in Medieval times across Europe, where the sweetness of the carrots made up for the lack of pricey ingredients such as sugar or dried fruits. Recipes in the UK date as far back as the late 16th century and George Washington was said to be served carrot tea cake in lower Manhattan, New York, in 1783. Some people like their carrot cake without nuts, but I like to use chopped