Carrot cake slice on a white plate with eggs in the background.

Baked Oatmeal Carrot Cake

Recipe adapted from: Cookie and Kate

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups Oats Old-fashioned
  • cup Walnuts Optional; chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Cinnamon Ground
  • ¼ teaspoon Allspice
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Ground
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 ¾ cups Milk
  • cup Maple Syrup Or honey or sugar
  • 2 Eggs Large
  • 3 Tablespoons Butter Unsalted; melted and cooled
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • ½ cup Applesauce Unsweetened
  • 1 ½ cups Carrots Grated
  • ½ cup Raisins Optional

Equipment

  • 9×9-inch Baking Pan
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Oven

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Melt the butter and let cool.
  • Optional: toast the chopped walnuts for 4 to 5 minutes until fragrant.
  • Grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
  • In a smaller bowl, mix the milk, maple syrup (or honey or sugar), eggs, butter, vanilla, and applesauce.
  • In a larger bowl, whisk together the oats, nuts (optional), spices, baking power, and salt.
  • Mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, then fold in the carrots and raisins.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until the top is golden.
  • Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Oatmeal Carrot Cake
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
285
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
297
mg
13
%
Potassium
 
395
mg
11
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
14
g
16
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin A
 
4293
IU
86
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
144
mg
14
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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