This carrot cake is a rich cake that would not make you feel guilty. If there’s one thing that can make your day better, it’s a slice of carrot cake. This delectable dessert is a perfect combination of sweet and spicy flavors that will make your taste buds dance. The cake is dense, moist, and loaded with shredded carrots, walnuts, and raisins that give it a unique texture and flavor. But the best part? You don’t have to feel guilty about indulging in this cake because it’s loaded with nutrients that are good for you.
Carrots are rich in Vitamin A, which is essential for good eyesight and overall health. They’re also a good source of fiber, which helps regulate digestion and keeps you feeling full for longer periods. Walnuts, on the other hand, are high in healthy fats, protein, and antioxidants that protect your body against inflammation and oxidative damage. Raisins add a touch of sweetness to the cake while providing a good source of energy and essential minerals like iron and potassium. So go ahead, have another slice of this guilt-free carrot cake – your body will thank you for it!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: International
Servings: 16
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 8 oz. crushed pineapple
- 2 cups grated carrot
- 1/2 cup choppped nuts walnuts, peanuts, and/ or almonds
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Add the oil and beat well.
- Beat well until the batter is light. Add one egg at a time, beat well until the batter is light and fluffy.
- Blend in the grated carrots. Then the nuts. Bake at 375 F in one or 2 tins for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
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Carrot Cake
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 1 cup olive oil
- 4 eggs
- 8 oz. crushed pineapple
- 2 cups grated carrot
- 1/2 cup choppped nuts walnuts, peanuts, and/ or almonds
- 1/2 tsp. grated orange rind
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, baking powder and baking soda. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg and sugar. Add the oil and beat well.
- Beat well until the batter is light. Add one egg at a time, beat well until the batter is light and fluffy.
- Blend in the grated carrots. Then the nuts. Bake at 375 F in one or 2 tins for 30 to 35 minutes or until done.
