The ingredients are for the most part just what you would use to make the cake but without the fancy topping although in this case a little more carrot then is required.
The oil is whisked with the eggs, bicarb and sugar to make a nice thick paste which by itself is pretty much guaranteed to meet anyones daily intake of energy. Once that is done blend in the flour which makes a serious gloup then add the grated carrot and give a damn good stir.