Description
This Easy Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake is a wholesome and delicious treat made without any flour, relying on oats and shredded carrots for texture and moisture. Sweetened naturally with honey and spiced with cinnamon, it’s simple to prepare and perfect for a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup honey
- 2 carrots, shredded
- 1 cup oats
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) to ensure it reaches the right temperature by the time your batter is ready.
- Blend Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the eggs, honey, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, butter, and vanilla. Use an immersion blender to blend these ingredients until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer to a regular blender and blend until the mixture is uniform.
- Incorporate Carrots: Stir the shredded carrots into the blended mixture gently to evenly distribute them without breaking them down further.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a small 7×7 inch (approximately 18 cm) baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal of the cake.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the lined pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 20-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Enjoy as is, or add a simple cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
- This carrot cake is delicious on its own, but for a simple and tasty frosting, mix cream cheese with honey and vanilla, then spread over the cooled cake.
- Using fresh shredded carrots adds moisture and natural sweetness to the cake.
- If you prefer, rolled oats can be lightly ground for a finer texture, but whole oats work well too.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for smooth blending.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (assuming 6 slices)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
