Carrot Orange Almond Cake Recipe: Healthy & Moist

Name: Carrot Orange Almond Cake Recipe: Healthy & Moist
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Cuisine: Portuguese
Ingredients: 3 large eggs (3 ovos); 200 g / 7 oz finely grated carrots; Juice and zest of 1 large orange; 1 ½ cups / 150 g fine oat flakes or oat flour; â…“ cup / 80 ml honey, agave, or blended dates; ¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil or coconut oil; 1 tbsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 pinch of salt; ½ tsp vanilla extract; ¼ cup / 35 g chopped almonds

Bake a moist, zesty carrot and orange cake with crunchy almonds! This easy, healthy recipe is perfect for tea time. Grab your whisk and let’s get baking!

45 min 8 servings Easy Prep time 15 min Cooking Time 45 min

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Ingredients

3 large eggs (3 ovos)200 g / 7 oz finely grated carrotsJuice and zest of 1 large orange1 ½ cups / 150 g fine oat flakes or oat flourâ…“ cup / 80 ml honey, agave, or blended dates¼ cup / 60 ml olive oil or coconut oil1 tbsp baking powder1 tsp cinnamon1 pinch of salt½ tsp vanilla extract¼ cup / 35 g chopped almonds

Equipment:

Baking panLarge mixing bowlWhiskSpatulaGraterZesterJuicerMeasuring cups and spoonsToothpickWire rack

Directions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease your baking pan.
Whisk the eggs with the honey or preferred sweetener until the mixture is creamy and pale.
Stir in the olive oil, orange juice, orange zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Fold in the finely grated carrots.
Gently mix in the oat flour, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder until the batter is smooth.
Fold in the chopped almonds.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.

Adapted from a Recipe by: Melhores Receitas