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Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake

Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake

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  • 70 Min
  • 9 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • ¾ cup whole wheat flour
    • ¾ cup cake flour
    • ½ cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 tablespoon carob powder (Optional)
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 1 ½ tablespoons molasses
    • ¼ cup vegetable oil
    • 🥚 2 eggs
    • 🍊 1 orange, juiced and zested
    • 🍋 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon zest

  • Add-ins

    • ½ cup raisins
    • 5 dried figs, chopped
    • 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
    • 🥕 2 cups grated carrots
    • ¼ cup chopped pecans

STEPS

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.

3

Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses, oil, eggs, and orange juice. Mix until the dry ingredients are moistened.

4

Stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, raisins, figs, poppy seeds, carrots, and pecans until evenly distributed.

5

Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

6

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.

7

Cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

315

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 53
    Carbs
  • 11
    Fats

💡 For a less dense cake, do not overmix the batter.You can substitute pecans with walnuts if desired.Ensure the carrots are freshly grated for maximum moisture.This cake pairs wonderfully with a light cream cheese or citrus glaze.