Imagine biting into a moist, flavorful slice of carrot cake that doesn’t come packed with the usual suspects of guilt—eggs, sugar, and butter.
Instead, what if your cake celebrated the goodness of plums, flaxseeds, and oats?
Here’s a recipe for a scrumptiously healthy carrot cake that promises indulgence with every bite, sans the traditional ingredients that weigh down both the conscience and the cake.
Ingredients:
- Plums: 60g, soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes
- Flaxseeds: 2 tablespoons, mixed with 90 ml of water and left to thicken (substitutable with 2 eggs)
- Carrots: 230g, finely grated
- Oat flakes: 80g
- Almonds: 60g, or other nuts of your choice
- Leavening agents and flavors: Baking powder, a pinch of salt, 2 teaspoons of stevia, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- Liquid: 100 ml of your choice among milk, water, or orange juice
Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 170°C (338°F).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the soaked and drained plums, thickened flaxseed mixture, grated carrots, oat flakes, and chopped nuts.
- Stir in the baking powder, salt, stevia, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add your chosen liquid to achieve a spreadable consistency.
- Pour and spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, aiming for a thickness of about 0.5 cm.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
Frosting:
- Blend ricotta with yogurt until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.
Serving Suggestions:
- For best results, refrigerate the frosted cake for 30 minutes to stabilize before slicing. Enjoy as is—the rich flavors need no further embellishment!
There are several strategies to reduce sugar, and fat, and increase the nutritional value of carrot cake.
Firstly, substitute refined flour with whole wheat flour or almond flour for added fiber and nutrients.
Replace some or all of the sugar with natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, or mashed bananas to cut down on processed sugars.
Incorporate applesauce or Greek yogurt in place of oil or butter to reduce saturated fat content while maintaining moisture.
Increase the proportion of grated carrots to enhance the cake’s vitamin A and fiber content.
Finally, add chopped nuts or seeds for texture and healthy fats, further boosting nutritional value.
This carrot cake is more than just a treat; it’s a proof of how delightful baking can be when we think outside the conventional ingredient box.
Whether you’re looking to cut down on certain ingredients or simply in the mood to try something new and healthy, this cake is sure to please.
Indulge in a slice of this cake, and savor the taste of good health!
Watch the step-by-step recipe below!
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