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Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Irresistible Oatmeal Carrot Cake That'll Steal Your Heart

Enjoy a wholesome Oatmeal Carrot Cake packed with carrots, oats, and spices; a dessert that feels like a heartfelt hug!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baking recipe, Carrot Cake Recipe, Cozy Cake, Healthy Dessert, Oatmeal Carrot Cake, Vegetable Dessert
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Calories: 220kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Oven
  • Cake Pan

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Whole wheat flour
  • 0.5 cup Rolled oats
  • 0.5 cup Brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
  • 0.5 cup Shredded carrots
  • 0.25 cup Raisins (optional) Skip if desired.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Adjust based on preference.

Instructions

Step-by-Step Instructions for Oatmeal Carrot Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your cake pan.
  • Combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Mix eggs and vegetable oil in a separate bowl until smooth.
  • Fold shredded carrots into the egg and oil mixture.
  • Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in optional raisins and chopped nuts if desired.
  • Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

This cake can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week. It freezes well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg