Healthy Carrot Cake
Discovera moist and flavorful Healthy Carrot Cake made with wholesome ingredients. Perfectfor those seeking a nutritious yet delicious dessert option.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 cups finely grated carrots from about 2 large carrots
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch square baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
Prepare the Carrots:
- Peel and finely grate the carrots.
Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Greek yogurt, milk, honey, and eggs until smooth.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger.
Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in Carrots:
- Gently fold the grated carrots into the batter.
Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool:
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then, transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Calories: Approximately 250
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Sugars: 15g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 200mg