Healthy Carrot Cake (Except the Frosting!)

Carrot cake dates back to medieval times when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used to add sweetness to cakes.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Healthy Carrot Cake (Except the Frosting!)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

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

Servings: 8 Calories: 1760

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 2 unit Eggs
• ¹⁄₂ cup Honey
• ¹⁄₄ cup Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Walnuts
• ¹⁄₂ cup Raisins

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the carrots, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Add in the honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the walnuts and raisins.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 220kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 18g

Protein 4g8%

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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.