Oatmeal Carrot Cake Recipe
This Oatmeal Carrot Cake is a wholesome, delicious treat combining the heartiness of oats with the natural sweetness of carrots and raisins. Moist and flavorful, it’s made healthier with applesauce and maple syrup, and topped with a smooth healthy cream cheese frosting and optional chopped walnuts for added texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Three 6-inch cakes (approximately 9 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats (divided)
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup pulp-free orange juice
- ¾ cup applesauce
- ¾ cup maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¾ cup raisins
Topping
- Healthy cream cheese frosting
- Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly grease three 6-inch cake pans with cooking spray or coconut oil to prevent sticking and set them aside.
- Blend Batter: In a high-powered blender, combine 2 ½ cups of rolled oats, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, orange juice, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until the mixture becomes smooth and homogeneous, using a tamper if necessary to help the blending process.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Transfer the blended batter to a mixing bowl and gently fold in the remaining 1 ½ cups of rolled oats, shredded carrots, and raisins. Stir just until evenly incorporated without overmixing to maintain texture.
- Bake: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans. Place them in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cakes turn golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully take the cakes out of the pans and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to room temperature.
- Frost: Once the cakes have fully cooled, spread a layer of healthy cream cheese frosting evenly over each cake layer. Optionally, sprinkle chopped walnuts over the frosting for added crunch and flavor.
- Serve: Slice the cake into servings and enjoy this nutritious oatmeal carrot cake as a wholesome dessert or snack.
Notes
- Using pulp-free orange juice ensures a smoother batter and better texture in the cake.
- Substitute olive oil with avocado oil if you prefer a milder flavor.
- Make sure the cakes cool completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- Chopped walnuts are optional but add a nice crunchy contrast to the soft cake.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days to keep the cake fresh.
Keywords: Oatmeal carrot cake, healthy carrot cake, maple syrup cake, cream cheese frosting, vegetarian dessert
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