Flax Seed Carrot Cake
This lighter take on carrot cake blends warm spices with sweet carrot, pineapple, and applesauce for a moist, delicately fruity crumb. Ground flaxseed and whole wheat flour add hearty texture and a wholesome twist, while walnuts and raisins bring crunch and bursts of sweetness. Flax Seed Carrot Cake tastes best chilled, making it a great make-ahead dessert for gatherings or afternoon coffee.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
- 2
Whisk the egg whites, sugar, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and almond extract in a small bowl until well blended.
- 3
In a large bowl, sift together the flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda.
- 4
Mix the egg into the flour and stir until well blended.
- 5
Fold in the walnuts, raisins, carrot, and drained pineapple, then pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (but not necessarily dry), about 40 minutes.
- 7
Set aside to cool for 10 to 20 minutes before refrigerating overnight.
- Calories 201.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.27 g Moderate
- Carbs 36.88 g Moderate
- Total Fat 3.59 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.4 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.81 mg Low Source
- Sodium 62.0 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.33 g Moderate
- Sugar 16.07 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 56.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.27 mg Low Source
- Potassium 214.75 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 41.15 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 2.98 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Flax Seed Carrot Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 17 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins, serves 12, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Applesauce, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 201.08 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Flax Seed Carrot Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 17 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Flax Seed Carrot Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Almond Extract, Applesauce, Baking Soda, Chopped Walnuts. The full list of 17 is above.
- What goes well with Flax Seed Carrot Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Flax Seed Carrot Cake?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 201.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Flax Seed Carrot Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 7 steps.
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