Old Fashion Carrot Cake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings8
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Eggs2
 Maple syrup1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Oil3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1/2 cupidairy yogurt
 Sunflower seeds3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 1-1/2 cups grated raw carrots, packed tightly
 Raisins1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Cashew nuts1/4 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Whole wheat flour1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Baking powder1 Teaspoon
 Cinnamon1 Tablespoon
 Nutmeg1 Tablespoon

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Beat eggs and add maple syrup, oil, and yogurt.
Blend well; then stir in seeds, nuts, raisins, and carrots.
In another bowl, sift together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Fold these dry ingredients into carrot mixture.
Blend well, but do not beat.
Pour into greased 8x8 inch pan; bake for 1 hour.
Remove from oven and cool in pan, until edges separate from sides.
Turn out onto a rack and cool well before serving.
This recipe may be doubled and frozen.
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