How To Make Healthier Carrot Cake
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, applesauce, honey, olive oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts, if using.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 240kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 62mg
- Sodium : 273mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 30g
- Dietary Fiber : 4g
- Sugar : 12g
- Protein : 5g
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