Healthy Apple-Carrot Cake (No Sugar) – Naturally Sweet & Moist! 🍏🥕
This wholesome, naturally sweetened cake is perfect for a healthy snack or guilt-free breakfast. Made with apples, carrots, and nuts, it’s packed with nutrients and flavor!
Ingredients (for a 26 cm / 10-inch springform pan):
• 🍏 2 apples, grated
• 🥕 2 carrots, grated
• 🥚 3 eggs (or flaxseed substitute for vegan)
• 🥄 100 ml (½ cup) apple juice or unsweetened almond milk
• 🥛 100 g (⅓ cup) natural or Greek yogurt
• 🌾 200 g (1½ cups) spelt flour or oat flour
• 🌰 50 g (½ cup) ground almonds or walnuts
• 🥄 1 tsp cinnamon
• 🥄 1 tsp baking powder
• 🥄 ½ tsp baking soda
• 🍯 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
• 🥄 1 tbsp coconut oil or neutral oil
• 🌰 Handful of chopped nuts for topping
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven:
• Set the oven to 180°C (350°F) conventional or 160°C (320°F) fan-assisted.
• Grease a springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Prepare the Apples & Carrots:
• Grate the apples and carrots and mix them with apple juice and yogurt.
3️⃣ Mix the Batter:
• Beat the eggs and coconut oil until frothy.
• Gradually add flour, ground nuts, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda.
• Fold in the grated apples & carrots until well combined.
4️⃣ Bake the Cake:
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden and firm.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve:
• Let the cake cool before slicing.
• Enjoy with yogurt, applesauce, or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor!
Tips & Variations:
✔️ Make it Vegan: Replace eggs with 2 tbsp flaxseeds + 6 tbsp water (let sit for 10 minutes).
✔️ Extra Moist? Add ½ mashed banana or an extra 2 tbsp yogurt.
✔️ Gluten-Free? Use oat flour or almond flour instead of spelt flour.
✔️ More Crunch? Add raisins or sunflower seeds to the batter.
FAQ – Healthy Apple-Carrot Cake
- Can I make this cake without flour?
Yes! Swap spelt flour for oat flour or almond flour for a gluten-free version.
- Can I use different nuts?
Absolutely! Walnuts, pecans, or hazelnuts work well in this recipe.
- How do I store this cake?
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Can I freeze it?
Yes! Slice and freeze individual portions for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the microwave.