This carrot cake is totally like Gajar ka Halwa in a cake form! The earthy flavor and rich color of carrots team up beautifully with the sweet, fruity tones of apple/pineapple to make this moist, dense, and flavourful cake. This is quite a homey cake, the kind you’d bake for a little get-together at home or for a leisurely weekend dinner with family.
Whole Wheat Carrot Cake [Vegan]
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 cups grated carrots, tightly packed
- 1 cup roughly chopped pineapple (or apple)
- 1 1/3 cup brown sugar (or jaggery powder)
- A small piece of ginger, grated
- Juice of half a lemon
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 big pinch green cardamom powder (elaichi)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (or any neutral smelling oil)
- 1 heaped teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoon chopped nuts (cashews/almonds/walnuts)
- A handful of golden raisins
- A pinch of salt
Preparation
- Mix together grated carrots, roughly chopped pineapple/ apple, brown sugar, grated ginger, lemon juice, raisins, cinnamon, green cardamom powder, and salt. Keep aside for 2-3 hours.
- Sieve whole wheat flour and baking soda 2-3 times.
- In a big mixing bowl whisk the carrot + pineapple/apple mixture with the coconut oil and add the chopped nuts. Gradually add the flour and mix until just combined. At this stage, the batter will appear to be quite thick–it’s totally fine, the apple and carrot will release some moisture during the baking process.
- Transfer to a greased cake mold and bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 degrees Celsius for 35 minutes. Let it cool for 10-15 minutes before unmolding.
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Namrata Edward Kshitij
See My RecipesI’m a Delhi‑based freelancer and blogger who loves to create easy, economical, and tasty recipes with simple and readily available ingredients. My little blog, Donkeys & Dhokla, is about living a happy & fulfilling life as a middle-class vegan in India. Here you will find easy recipes made with ingredients that are affordable and readily available.
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