Those were the words of our bushwalkers on our Coomera Circuit hike in August 2015. We promised morning tea, however as they came around the bend to the picturesque creek crossing, the hikers were presented with home made Carrot Cake, home made Monte Carlo biscuits and hot cups of tea and coffee.
By popular demand we have included the recipe below, reprinted from Stephanie Alexander’s The Cooks Companion.
The Coomera Circuit hike from Binna Burra was a 20km day, filled with numerous creek crossings, about 17 waterfalls, amazing scenery and icy cold streams! We were kept cool by the rainforest canopy, catching glimpses of the blue skies above when we reached certain elevations. The birds were chirping as were our spirits as we enjoyed a great day out.
It is amazing what adventure you find not far from your own backyard – you just have to get out there and seek it out, or go with a group like Women’s Fitness Adventures.
Ingredients
- 125g self raising flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 cups finely grated carrot
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped walnuts