Here’s a wholesome, naturally sweet Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Cake—moist, lightly spiced, and great for breakfast or dessert:
🍎🥕 Oatmeal, Apple & Carrot Cake
🧾 Ingredients
Dry ingredients:
- 1½ cups rolled oats (blend into oat flour or use as-is for texture)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Wet ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup brown sugar (or honey/maple syrup)
- ½ cup oil (vegetable or coconut)
- ½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins:
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 cup grated apple (squeeze out excess juice)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven:
Set to 180°C (350°F). Grease or line a baking pan. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk oats (or oat flour), flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, oil, milk, and vanilla. - Combine:
Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. - Fold in add-ins:
Stir in grated carrots, apple, nuts, and raisins. - Bake:
Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. - Cool & serve:
Let cool before slicing.
💡 Tips & Variations
- Add a cream cheese frosting for a dessert-style cake.
- Use only oats (no flour) for a more rustic, gluten-free version.
- Reduce sugar if your apples are very sweet.
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Enjoy plain for a healthy snack
- Serve with yogurt for breakfast
- Pair with tea or coffee for a cozy treat
If you want, I can give you a no-sugar healthy version, a blender cake version, or a cupcake version with frosting 👍