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Clean Diet Carrot Cake

Serving Size: 12
This recipe is courtesy of nutritionist Karin Adoni, and comes from her cookbook Clean Diet by Karin Adoni Company. This moist and delicious carrot cake has walnuts and cinnamon and all the flavor and texture you would expect from a great classic cake.

Recipe by: Karin Adoni Ben-David

Cook Times

Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook0
Hands-Off Cook60
Passive0
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Recipe Serving Size12

Cooking Tools Required

8x8 inch nonstick baking pan, 9-inch round baking pan, Cutting board, Electric Hand Mixer, Grater, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Mixing spoon, Oven, parchment paper, Sharp Knives

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil to grease the pan
  • 4 egg
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup grape seed oil
  • 7 carrot peeled and grated
  • 2 cup white spelt flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Lightly grease the pan with coconut oil, and line bottom with circle of parchment paper.
  • Beat the eggs and coconut sugar for 2 minutes, until foamy.
  • Add the grape seed oil to the foam and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Slowly fold into the mixture - the carrots, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix well and add the walnuts.
  • Pour the mixture into the baking pan and bake for 60-65 minutes until the inside is dry and cooked.
  • Let completely cool before unmolding.
Reheating Instructions
Can be left at room temperature for up to 3 days, then stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6025IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 2mg