Mix maida, powdered sugar, baking powder, soda and cinnamon powder.

Once nicely mixed, add oil, grated carrots and eggs and beat for around 2 minutes with an electric mixer or a ladel. Do not over mix!

Next, add chopped dates, crushed walnuts and vanilla essence into the mix.

Now, oil a tin pan and sprinkle some flour over it. Make sure to dust off the excess.

Bake at 170 degree Celsius for 40 minutes or till the skewer comes out clean

Place the cake on a cooling rack till it cools down.