Easy, Healthy Carrot Cake with Walnuts and Yogurt
This carrot cake isn't just a dessert; it's a delicious, guilt-free pleasure. It's the perfect combination of flavor, texture, and a touch of healthy goodness!
Ingredients
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup raisins
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup oil
- ½ cup applesauce
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 carrots
- Splash of vanilla extract
- For Topping:
- ½ cup Vanilla yogurt
- ¼ cup Chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 9-inch round cake pan by lightly greasing it or lining it with parchment paper.
- Start by grating carrots and chopping walnuts.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, ground cloves, ginger, and salt. Fold in raisins and chopped walnuts. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the oil, applesauce, eggs, brown sugar, and a splash of vanilla extract until well mixed.
- Poor wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Do not overmix! Fold in grated carrots.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once done, remove the cake from the oven, let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once your carrot cake is cool, top with a dollop of vanilla yogurt and a sprinkle of chopped walnuts on top for added crunch and flavor.
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Notes
Craving a treat that's both delicious and good for you? This carrot cake nails it – it's light, flavorful, and perfectly sweet.
HAPPY BAKING!