Who said that a tart is only for celebrations? In bad weather, nothing better than a home-made cake. Of the kind where every bite has the power to brighten up every corner of the soul.

At Carmencita we have a weakness for this cake for three reasons:

• The first, because it’s a healthy sweet made with whole flour, cane sugar and olive oil.
• The second, for the contrasting flavours: the natural sweetness of the carrot and raisons combine perfectly with the ginger, cinnamon and vanilla.
• And the third, because the smoothness of the cream cheese transforms it into a delicious, fresh, juicy dessert.