Description
A moist and flavorful healthy carrot cake made with whole ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix grated carrots, honey, applesauce, and melted coconut oil.
- Add eggs and mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into a greased cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This cake can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: healthy carrot cake, carrot cake recipe, low sugar dessert