300²µ/10½´Ç³ú carrots, coarsely grated
1 medium orange, finely grated zest only
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
100²µ/3½´Ç³ú ground almonds
4 tsp ground mixed spice
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú raisins
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú self-raising flour
100ml/3½fl oz sunflower oil, plus extra for greasing
50²µ/1¾´Ç³ú walnut halves, roughly broken
150²µ/5½´Ç³ú full-fat cream cheese (also known as soft cheese)
3 large free-range eggs
3 tbsp semi-skimmed milk