Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Healthy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; ¾ cup sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 3 cups finely grated carrots; ½ cup canola oil; ½ cup applesauce; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 cup pureed firm tofu or 1 cup flax vegan egg substitute Flax Vegan Egg Substitute for the equivalent of 4 egg; ½ cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups whole wheat flour
¾ cup sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups finely grated carrots
½ cup canola oil
½ cup applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup pureed firm tofu or 1 cup flax vegan egg substitute Flax Vegan Egg Substitute for the equivalent of 4 egg
½ cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Grease a 9x9 inch cake pan.
3
Stir together all dry ingredients except nuts.
4
Mix in carrots, tofu or flax mixture, oil, apple sauce and vanilla.
5
Beat about 2-3 minutes until well mixed.
6
Stir in the walnuts.
7
Pour mixture into greased cake pan.
8
Bake at 350 degrees for about 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into center comes out cleanly.
9
Cool on a wire rack.
10
Enjoy!

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat flour, ¾ cup sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, 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.

Healthy Carrot Cake

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