by Raquelita
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Expand1 cup spelt flour Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups all-purpose flour Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup oat bran Ask a question about this ingredient
2/3 cups raw sugar Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon salt Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon baking powder Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon baking soda Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 teaspoon vietnamese (preferably) cinnamon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon freshly-grated ginger Ask a question about this ingredient
1 teaspoon ground cardamom Ask a question about this ingredient
4 tablespoons softened ghee or melted unsalted butter Ask a question about this ingredient
3/4 cups plain yogurt Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup water Ask a question about this ingredient
1 egg Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup golden raisins Ask a question about this ingredient
1 1/2 cup grated carrots--as locally-produced as possible for sweetest flavor Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup chopped walnuts Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup maple syrup Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2-inch piece of cinnamon stick, crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
2 cardamom pods, crushed Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2-inch piece ginger, peeled and sliced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 vanilla bean, halved and scraped Ask a question about this ingredient
Sift together the flours, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large mixing bowl. Whisk in the oat bran and mix until combined.
Ask a question about this stepWhisk the yogurt with the water in a small bowl until smooth and lightened.
Ask a question about this stepBreak up the egg, whisk in the ghee/butter, sugar, spices and yogurt.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the carrots and raisins to the dry mixture.
Ask a question about this stepAdd the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stir in gently to combine.
Ask a question about this stepTurn batter into an oiled, floured round or square cake pan. Sprinkle chopped nuts on top.
Ask a question about this stepBake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes.
Ask a question about this stepMeanwhile, infuse the maple syrup: heat the syrup with the whole cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, slice of ginger root, points of star anise and scraped-out vanilla bean seeds/bean. Boil a larger pot or pan of water while you do this. Let the syrup boil just a few minutes (you don't want to over-reduce it), turn it off the heat and place the saucepan in a larger pan of hot water to keep it fluid while the spices steep.
Ask a question about this stepWhen the cake is golden-brown and baked through, let it cool. To serve, cut it into squares, or turn the whole thing onto a plate. Strain the syrup and drizzle over the cake. The syrup is totally optional. You can sort of pass this off as bread if you omit the syrup and bake this in a loaf pan for about 40-45 minutes.
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Rick Field is the founder of the pickle company Rick's Picks.
