Description
A healthy version of classic carrot cake packed with nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, applesauce, honey, and oil.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until combined.
- Fold in walnuts and raisins if using.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to substitute with other nuts or dried fruits.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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