A carrot cake never fails, and this one comes in really handy for autumn or Christmas. With the incredible combination of walnut, cinnamon and carrot, you have here the perfect recipe for the parties of this time of year.
The recipe for the wonderful syrup is included! Keep reading.
This cake is:
- Tasty
- Low in sugars
- No refined sugars
- Without any added oil
- Easy
For this cake you need:
- Eggs
- Plant-based drink
- Carrot
- Honey or agave syrup
- Vanilla essence
- Whole wheat flour
- Coconut flour
- Cinnamon
- Walnuts
- Baking powder
How to replace the whole wheat flour?
There are several flours that will work well in this recipe, such as oat flour, rye, white wheat and others.
Can I make it without walnuts?
Of course!
Is coconut flour mandatory?
No, but it helps make the dough fluffier and denser. If you don't have it or don't want to use it, you can choose to use another flour to taste in double the amount.
What is the syrup recipe?
In a small saucepan add 100 ml of water, a tablespoon of xylitol, a teaspoon of cinnamon and a teaspoon of cornstarch. Cook over low heat while mixing with a spoon until creamy.
Recipe: Carrot, Walnut and Cinnamon Cake
Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
35 min
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
Preparation
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First step
Add the carrot, walnuts, eggs, plant-based drink, vanilla and honey to a food processor. Blend everything well.
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Second step
Add the flours, cinnamon and baking powder and mix.
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Third step
Add to a tin and bake in the oven, preheated to 180º for 35 minutes.
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Fourth step
Remove from the oven and while it cools prepare the cinnamon syrup.
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Fifth step
Unmold the cake, pour the syrup over it, add walnuts and it is ready to eat.
Nutritional information
Carrot, Walnut and Cinnamon Cake
Per serving (without syrup) (12 servings)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113kcal | |
| Fat | 4,7g | |
| Saturated | 0,2g | |
| Carbohydrates | 13,3g | |
| Fiber | 1,5g | |
| Sugars | 4,6g | |
| Protein | 3,6g | |
