- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Total time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Quick summary
“Delicious and healthy carrot cake recipes with coconut oil, perfect for everyday life. Its natural and versatile ingredients allow for numerous variations.”
What you need to know
- Healthy and nutritious Carrot Cake.
- Versatile, can be made with whole wheat flour or demerara sugar.
- Add walnuts for a crunchy touch.
- Cake can be frozen and thawed.
- Easy and quick recipe.
Ingredients
Main
- 2 cups of grated carrots
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of coconut oil
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 pinch of salt
- For an even moister cake, add 1 mashed banana to the batter.
- The cake can be frozen after cooling, maintaining its texture.
- Add walnuts or nuts to the dough for a delicious crunch.
- Replace wheat flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Use demerara sugar for a more caramelized flavor.
Instructions
Principal
- Preheat the oven to 180°C and grease the pan with coconut oil.
- In a blender, blend the carrot, sugar, coconut oil, and eggs until smooth.
- In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the blender mixture to the bowl with the dry ingredients and fold gently.
- Pour the batter into the pan and take it to the oven.
- Cook for about 35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, let cool, and unmold.
- Serve in slices and enjoy!
Chef's tips
- Use mashed banana for an even moister cake.
- Unmold the cake immediately after baking to maintain its texture.
- Heat the oven and grease the pan with coconut oil before baking the cake.
Variations
- Replace all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a healthier version.
- Replace coconut oil with butter or margarine.
- Add walnuts or nuts to the dough for a delicious crunch.
Substitutions
- Replace the wheat flour with whole wheat flour or demerara for healthier versions.
- Substitute brown sugar with demerara sugar for a more caramelized flavor.
- Add walnuts or nuts to the dough for a crunchy touch.
How to store
- The cake should be consumed shortly after baking or stored in an airtight container.
- The frozen cake can be thawed in the refrigerator and heated in a bain-marie.
Can it be frozen?
- Yes, the cake can be frozen and stored in the refrigerator.
- To freeze, let the cake cool completely before placing it in an airtight package.
- To thaw, warm the cake in a water bath in the microwave or oven.
What to serve with
Even better served with hot tea or coffee.
