Ingredients

For The Cake 

125ml sunflower oil 

175g sugar 

3 medium eggs 

2 tbsp ground cinnamon 

1 orange, zest and juice 

50g ground almonds (optional) 

80g dried fruit, finely chopped 

150g fresh pumpkin, unpeeled, deseeded and grated  

1tsp baking powder 

125g self raising flour 

For The Frosting 

125g cream cheese 

75g icing sugar 

1 orange, zest only 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 180C. Grease and line a 2lb loaf tin with baking parchment or greaseproof paper.  
2. Place the oil, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, orange juice, orange zest, fruit, pumpkin, baking powder, flour, and almonds (if using) in a large mixing bowl. 
3. Beat until a creamy batter is produced. 
4. Turn the mixture into the prepared tin and bake for 30-40 minutes in the centre of the oven, or until a knife inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean. 
5. Allow the cake to cool slightly in the tin before turning out on to a wire rack to cool completely. 
6. To make the frosting mix all ingredients well to form a glossy and smooth frosting. 
7. Gently spoon onto the cake and spread gently with the back of a spoon. 
8. Slice and enjoy with your favourite brew.