24/04/2025
🥕🍰 Carrot Date Spice Cake 🌰🍂
📝 Ingredients:
🥕 2 cups grated carrots
🌴 1 cup chopped pitted dates
🥚 2 large eggs
🍯 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
🥥 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted) or neutral oil
🌾 1 cup whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
🌾 1/2 cup almond flour
🌿 1 tsp cinnamon
🍂 1/2 tsp ground ginger
🍂 1/4 tsp nutmeg
🧂 1/2 tsp salt
🥄 1 tsp baking soda
🍋 1 tsp vanilla extract
🌰 Optional: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
👩🍳 Directions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8x8" baking pan or line with parchment.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Stir in grated carrots and chopped dates.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, spices, and salt.
5️⃣ Combine wet and dry mixtures. Fold in nuts if using.
6️⃣ Pour batter into the pan and smooth the top.
7️⃣ Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
8️⃣ Cool completely before slicing. Optional: dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with maple glaze!
⏰ Times: Prep: 15 mins | Bake: 35 mins | Total: ~50 mins
📊 Nutrition: ~220 kcal/slice | Servings: 9
💡 Pro Tips:
✅ Soak dates in warm water for 10 mins if they’re dry
✅ Use a food processor to speed up grating carrots
✅ For a vegan version, use flax eggs and maple syrup
✅ Store leftovers in the fridge — it gets even more flavorful the next day!
🏷️ :
Moist, spiced, and just the right amount of sweet — it’s like a cozy hug in every bite! 🧡🍰☕
