Healthy Carrot Cake

Carrots were first used in sweet cakes during the medieval period when sugar and sweeteners were scarce and expensive.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.

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Healthy Carrot Cake

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

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 150 gram Whole wheat flour
• 50 gram Almond flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 2 unit Eggs
• 4 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoon Greek yogurt
• 50 gram Walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grate the carrots.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Add the grated carrots and mix well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until well combined.
5. Fold in the Greek yogurt and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Once cooled, you can frost the cake with cream cheese frosting or enjoy it as is.
9. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

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.