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Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Delicious Oatmeal Carrot Cake That's Guilt-Free And Easy

A delectable twist on a classic, this Oatmeal Carrot Cake is both nutritious and easy to make.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Holiday Cakes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Gluten-Free Oats ensure they're certified gluten-free
  • 2 cups Carrots freshly grated
  • 3 large Eggs
  • ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup use maple syrup for vegan option
  • cup Coconut Oil or Butter melted, use coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Optional Topping
  • ½ cup Cream Cheese mix with honey and vanilla to frost
  • ½ cup Yogurt light and refreshing topping

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • cake pan
  • oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8-inch round cake pan or line with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine eggs, honey or maple syrup, and melted coconut oil or butter and mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in gluten-free oats, grated carrots, cinnamon, and baking powder until fully combined.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  5. Let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Optionally, frost with cream cheese mixture once cooled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

This cake is versatile; consider adding nuts or dried fruits for extra texture.

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