Flax Seed Carrot Cake

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used as a natural sweetener in desserts.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 16.

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Flax Seed Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2240

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 teaspoon Flax seeds
• 2 cup Carrots
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 2 large Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Walnuts
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a small bowl, mix the flax seeds with 6 tablespoons of water and set aside for 10 minutes to form a gel-like consistency.
3. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and flax seed gel.
5. Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry mixture and stir until well combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
11. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
12. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 280kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 38g13%

Sugars 20g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.