Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake

Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake
85 min.
8
314kcal

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Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake

Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of our Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake, a dairy-free delight that promises to be a showstopper at any gathering. This cake is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free treat. With a preparation time of just 85 minutes, this recipe is perfect for those who love baking but are short on time. Serve it as a dessert for a crowd of 8, and enjoy the warm, comforting flavors of home.

At only 314 calories per serving, this cake is a mindful choice for those watching their calorie intake. The blend of grated carrots, dried figs, and pecans creates a texture that is both moist and satisfying, while the orange juice and zest, along with cinnamon and lemon zest, infuse the cake with a vibrant, refreshing flavor. The use of whole wheat flour and brown sugar adds a nutritional boost, ensuring that this cake is as wholesome as it is delicious.

With a simple list of ingredients and equipment, this recipe is accessible and straightforward. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a curious novice, the Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

Ingredients

  • teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.8 cup cake flour 
  • cups carrots grated
  •  figs dried chopped
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon ground cinnamon 
  •  orange juice juiced
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • 1.5 tablespoons blackstrap molasses 
  • 0.3 cup pecans chopped
  • tablespoons poppy seeds 
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup vegetable oil 
  • 0.8 cup flour whole wheat

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • kugelhopf pan

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, cake flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, carob, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the molasses, oil, eggs and orange juice.
  3. Mix until the dry ingredients are moistened, then stir in the orange zest, lemon zest, raisins, figs, poppy seeds, carrots and pecans until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour into the prepared pan.
  5. 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. Cool for 30 minutes before removing from the pan.

Nutrition Facts

Calories314kcal
Protein7.08%
Fat32.78%
Carbs60.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.45
Glycemic Load
12.98
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
15.849130428356%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.9mg
Naringenin
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:313.66kcal
15.68%
Fat:11.93g
18.35%
Saturated Fat:1.81g
11.33%
Carbohydrates:49.23g
16.41%
Net Carbohydrates:44.39g
16.14%
Sugar:21.04g
23.38%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:382.36mg
16.62%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.8g
11.6%
Vitamin A:5427.11IU
108.54%
Manganese:1.2mg
59.77%
Selenium:16.41µg
23.44%
Fiber:4.84g
19.36%
Vitamin K:18.25µg
17.38%
Phosphorus:138.29mg
13.83%
Magnesium:53.48mg
13.37%
Calcium:127.6mg
12.76%
Copper:0.24mg
12.04%
Potassium:402.12mg
11.49%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.41%
Iron:1.87mg
10.41%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
9.2%
Vitamin C:6.77mg
8.2%
Vitamin E:1.14mg
7.62%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.34%
Zinc:1.03mg
6.87%
Folate:25.88µg
6.47%
Vitamin B3:1.28mg
6.42%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.05%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Source:Allrecipes