Carrot and Beet Spice Cake
Carrot and Beet Spice Cake is tender and richly moist, with warm cinnamon notes and subtle earthiness from mashed beets that deepen its color and flavor. Juicy raisins and coconut add pops of sweetness and texture, making each bite balanced and satisfying. Serve this vibrant dessert for gatherings or afternoon coffee, especially topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Carrot and Beet Spice Cake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 3
In a bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, raisins, coconut, wheat germ, wheat bran, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs.
- 5
Stir the oil mixture, carrots, and beets into the flour mixture until just combined.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cake springs back when touched, about 1 hour.
- Calories 477.75 kcal High 24%
- Protein 6.76 g Moderate 14%
- Carbohydrate 57.42 g 21%
- Total Fat 26.17 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 6.75 g High 34%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 73.13 mg High 24%
- Sodium 108.31 mg Low Source 5%
- Dietary Fiber 6.21 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 35.96 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.34 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 240.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 165.81 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 1.35 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.31 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Carrot and Beet Spice Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 30 mins, serves 16, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 477.75 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Carrot and Beet Spice Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Carrot and Beet Spice Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Eggs, Ground Cinnamon. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Carrot and Beet Spice Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Carrot and Beet Spice Cake?
- About 1 hr 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 477.75 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Carrot and Beet Spice Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Carrot and Beet Spice Cake healthy?
- Carrot and Beet Spice Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 29/100. Per serving, it provides 477.75 calories and 6.76 g of protein, or 14% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 6.75 g (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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