Description
Carrot and Orange Cake Without Flour or Sugar is a moist, naturally sweet, and gluten-free dessert made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, fresh carrots, and oranges—perfect for a nourishing treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a round or loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs, honey or maple syrup, orange juice, vanilla extract, and orange zest until combined.
- Stir in almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until a smooth batter forms.
- Fold in grated carrots until evenly mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts or raisins for texture.
- Substitute almond flour with hazelnut or cashew flour for a different nutty flavor.
- A tablespoon of coconut flour can firm up the crumb if desired (adjust liquid).
- Wrap and freeze individual slices for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
