Ingredients

Cake:

• 2 1/4 cups whole wheat flour (270 g)
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 3 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 cup applesauce (125 g)
• 1 cup oat milk (250 ml) or any type of milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1/3 cup honey (100 g) or 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (110 g) or any vegetable oil
• 2 cups grated carrots (2.5 - 3 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup raisins and chopped walnuts

Frosting:

• 2 tablespoons honey (43 g)
• 1 1/2 cup low-fat cream cheese (350 g)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 7x11 baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. Pour in the applesauce, oat milk, vanilla, honey, and oil.
4. Mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the carrots, raisins, and walnuts.
6. Bake for 45 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
7. To make the frosting, combine cream cheese and honey until very smooth, scraping down the sides occasionally.
8. Frost the cake and sprinkle with toppings as desired.
9. Store the frosted cake in the fridge.

Enjoy your healthy carrot cake!