How to Make Flax Seed Carrot Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake has been a beloved dessert for generations, known for its moist texture and sweet, spiced flavor. It’s a timeless classic that is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a special celebration or just a weeknight treat. But what if we told you that you could make a version of this beloved dessert that was not only delicious, but also packed with nutrition? That’s right—introducing our flax seed carrot cake recipe!

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Ingredients

  • 3 egg whites
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup nonfat milk
  • ⅓ cup applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)
  • 1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup raisins
  • ½ (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup grated carrot

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 - 9x5 inch loaf

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.
  • Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and almond extract in a small bowl; mix until well blended. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Mix the egg into the flour; stir until well blended. Fold in the walnuts, raisins, carrot, and drained pineapple. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (but not necessarily dry), about 40 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 to 20 minutes before refrigerating overnight.
  • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 131mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 196mg