Description
Hearty oatmeal carrot cake delivers a wholesome blend of comforting spices and nutritious ingredients. Warm and inviting flavors invite you to savor each delightful bite of this classic dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup boiling water
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
- 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9-inch round pan with parchment paper or light grease.
- Dry Ingredients: Combine rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl, creating a uniform dry foundation.
- Wet Mixture: Whisk eggs, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully integrated, then fold in freshly grated carrots.
- Batter Assembly: Gently merge dry and wet ingredients, minimizing stirring to preserve cake’s delicate texture; incorporate walnuts or raisins for added depth.
- Baking Process: Pour batter into prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly, and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cooling and Serving: Allow cake to rest briefly after removing from oven, transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, then slice and enjoy the wholesome, aromatic treat.
Notes
Optimize Moisture Content: Squeeze excess liquid from grated carrots using a clean kitchen towel to prevent soggy cake texture while maintaining rich vegetable flavor.
Customize Texture Variations: Substitute rolled oats with gluten-free oats or almond flour for diverse dietary needs without compromising the cake’s delightful consistency.
Enhance Nutritional Profile: Experiment with alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or stevia to reduce sugar content while preserving the cake’s natural sweetness and healthful character.
Prevent Overbaking Pitfalls: Check cake doneness precisely at 25-minute mark, as ovens vary; look for golden edges and clean toothpick test to ensure perfect moisture retention.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg