Mix the eggs and sugar with the hand mixer for 5 minutes. Gradually stir in the remaining ingredients. As the last ingredients add the grated carrots and the coarsely to finely chopped walnuts (depending on taste). Put the dough in a mold and bake for 40 - 45 minutes at 160 ° C (fan oven).
For the topping, boil 2 cups of milk with the sugar. Remove from the hob and add the cornstarch. Bring to the boil on a low level until a pudding-like mixture has formed. Stir in the syrup.
Glaze the cake with it and decorate with walnuts. Instead of using walnuts, you can also prepare the cake with ground almonds.