Fragrant And Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Fragrant And Healthy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup cake flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 tablespoon carob powder (optional); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 tablespoons molasses; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 eggs; 1 orange, juiced and zested; 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 cup raisins; 5 dried figs, chopped; 2 tablespoons poppy seeds; 2 cups grated carrots; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole wheat flour
3/4 cup cake flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon carob powder (optional)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 orange, juiced and zested
1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup raisins
5 dried figs, chopped
2 tablespoons poppy seeds
2 cups grated carrots
1/4 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
2
In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cake flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, carob, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses, oil, eggs and orange juice. Mix until the dry ingredients are moistened, then stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, raisins, figs, poppy seeds, carrots and pecans until evenly distributed. Pour into the prepared pan.
3
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.

586

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, 3/4 cup cake flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Fragrant And Healthy Carrot 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.

Fragrant And Healthy Carrot Cake

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