Carrot Applesauce Cake Recipe

Name: Carrot Applesauce Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups unbleached white flour (up to 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour may be substituted); 1/2 cup rolled oats; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 tablespoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant; 4 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/4 1 1/4 cups honey or 1 1/4 cups maple syrup; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce; 3 cups finely grated carrots; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Servings: persons

2 cups unbleached white flour (up to 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour may be substituted)
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins or 1 cup dried currant
4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/4 1 1/4 cups honey or 1 1/4 cups maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups unsweetened applesauce
3 cups finely grated carrots
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Oil a 10-inch bundt or tube pan or a 9x13-inch baking pan.
3
Sprinkle the sesame seeds on the bottom and partway up the sides of the oiled pan.
4
Set the pan aside.
5
In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients.
6
Whisk the eggs in a separate bowl.
7
Stir in the oil, sweetener (s), vanilla, applesauce, and carrots and mix well.
8
Add the wet ingredients to the dry, stir until just mixed, and pour the batter into the pan.
9
Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean.
10
When done, allow the cake to sit in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
11
Then invert it onto a plate and dust it lightly with powdered sugar.

1068

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups unbleached white flour (up to 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour may be substituted), 1/2 cup rolled oats, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Carrot Applesauce Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Carrot Applesauce Cake

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