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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fragrant and Healthy Carrot 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
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 65
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 21
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 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 16%
- Protein 6.21 g Moderate 12%
- Carbohydrate 48.81 g 18%
- Total Fat 11.87 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.98 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 52.0 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 61.53 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 4.43 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 25.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 71.29 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 317.54 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 276.52 mcg Good Source 31%
- Vitamin C 16.38 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.22 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- 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.
- Is Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake healthy?
- Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 315.48 calories and 6.21 g of protein, or 12% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.98 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, 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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