Introduction
This delicious and nutritious carrot and fruit cake is a perfect blend of natural sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Packed with carrots, raisins, nuts, and aromatic spices, this cake is moist, flavorful, and perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. It’s an easy-to-make treat that requires no artificial sweeteners, making it a great choice for a healthy lifestyle.
Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (or all-purpose flour)
- ½ cup rolled oats (optional)
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
- ½ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- ½ cup raisins or dried fruits
- ½ cup yogurt or milk
- 2 eggs (or flaxseed eggs for vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven – Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a baking pan.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients – In a bowl, mix flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients – In another bowl, whisk eggs, honey/maple syrup, oil, yogurt/milk, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine – Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently.
- Add Carrots and Fruits – Fold in grated carrots, raisins, and chopped nuts.
- Bake – Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve – Let the cake cool before slicing. Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee!
This carrot and fruit cake is not only tasty but also a great way to enjoy natural sweetness with healthy ingredients. Give it a try and enjoy a guilt-free treat! 😊🍰