Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake
Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake is naturally sweetened with molasses and chopped dried figs, letting warm spices and citrus zest brighten every bite. Raisins, poppy seeds, and pecans add texture to its tender, moist crumb, making it a lovely choice for afternoon tea or a laid-back brunch. The fresh orange and lemon notes lift the hearty carrot and whole-grain base.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch Bundt pan.
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the whole wheat flour, cake flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, carob, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the molasses, oil, eggs, and orange juice. Stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened, then fold in the orange zest, lemon zest, raisins, figs, poppy seeds, carrots, and pecans until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.
- Calories 315.48 kcal Moderate
- Protein 6.21 g Moderate
- Carbs 48.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.87 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.98 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 52.0 mg Moderate
- Sodium 61.53 mg Low Source
- Fiber 4.43 g Moderate
- Sugar 25.8 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 71.29 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate
- Potassium 317.62 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 681.15 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 8.77 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.4 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake is an American breakfast recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins, serves 9, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, and Cake Flour. Each serving provides about 315.48 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake?
- It is an American cake recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for breakfast or dessert or snack.
- What is Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake made of?
- The main ingredients are Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Brown Sugar, Cake Flour, Carob Powder. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 315.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
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