How to Make Carrot-Oatmeal Spice Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot-Oatmeal Spice Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the goodness of carrots and the heartiness of oats with warm spices that are perfect for the fall and winter seasons. This cake is moist, flavorful, and has the perfect balance of sweetness and spice. It's a wonderful treat to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee, and it's also a great way to sneak some vegetables and fiber into your diet.

This recipe is a perfect way to use up any extra carrots you have on hand, and the add...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup raisins
  • ⅓ cup shredded carrots
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 ½ teaspoons artificial sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • ¼ cup egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅓ cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Information

  • Servings: 15
  • Yield: 1 - 7x11 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish. Set aside.
  • Combine raisins, carrots, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar substitute, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the margarine, egg substitute, and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture and mix well.
  • Add the raisin mixture and nuts, mix well and pour into baking pan.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    158 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 242mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 18mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 137mg