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Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake: A Guilt-Free Delight

Delight in this Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake, a healthy dessert that's gluten-free and full of flavorful spices.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Use regular rolled oats, not instant or quick-cooking.
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Essential for the right texture.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon A classic spice in carrot cake.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly to avoid overpowering flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt It balances the sweetness.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup or Honey Adjust quantity based on sweetness preference.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Substitute with any neutral oil if preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs For a vegan option, substitute with flax eggs.
  • 1 cup Finely Grated Carrots Fresh carrots are best for maximum flavor and texture.
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened Applesauce Essential for a soft crumb.
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Walnuts or Pecans Can be substituted with any preferred nuts.
  • 1/2 cup Raisins or Chopped Dates Consider other dried fruits for variation.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for the best flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Blender or Food Processor
  • 9-inch Round Cake Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch round cake pan with coconut oil or parchment paper.
  2. Pulse the rolled oats in a blender until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk to mix evenly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together maple syrup or honey, melted coconut oil, and eggs until smooth.
  5. Stir in grated carrots, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Add optional nuts or dried fruits as desired.
  6. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
  10. Serve as is or frost it as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, use rolled oats and avoid overmixing the batter. Adjust sweetness with maple syrup or honey based on preference.

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