Healthy Carrot Cake

Carrot cake originated from the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used as a substitute for sweetening baked goods.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Healthy Carrot Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 50 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 150 gram All-purpose flour
• 100 gram Whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 2 teaspoon Cinnamon powder
• 1 teaspoon Nutmeg powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.25 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Grated lemon zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add the applesauce, honey, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest, beating until well combined.
8. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 25g

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.