Eggless carrot oat cake is a wholesome cake made with whole wheat flour, oats, grated carrots, jaggery and flaxseed powder. It is completely free of eggs and refined sugar, which makes it an ideal choice for breakfast, a healthy snack or even as a guilt free dessert after a meal.
Eggless Carrot Oats Cake
I love carrot cakes a lot. I have three recipes for carrot cake in this blog. But many of my viewers asked me to share an eggless version of it. One fine day, it was tea time and I was craving something sweet with my glass of tea.
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I bought a silicone mini bundt muffin tray recently and I wanted to bake something in them. So decided to try my own version of carrot cake. I made this using wheat flour, flax seed powder, oil, even added some oats in it to make it very healthy. It turned out beautiful and loved it to the core.
About Eggless Carrot Oats Cake
Carrots are naturally packed with nutrients like beta carotene, vitamins and potassium. Beta carotene gives the carrot its bright orange color and also supports healthy eyes and skin.
This eggless carrot oat cake combines the goodness of grated carrots, oats, whole wheat flour, jaggery and flaxseed.
It is naturally sweet, nutrient rich and a satisfying filling treat. It’s perfect for a balanced breakfast, a wholesome snack or even a guilt free treat. The carrot oat cake is not only delicious but also filling, which keeps you energised for hours.
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This cake is simple to prepare and bake. You can easily customize it by adding nuts, raisins or spices like cinnamon and nutmeg for added flavour.
The recipe yields multiple servings and can be baked in a bundt pan or in a regular cake tin. You can slice it into pieces or store individual mini bundt cakes for the week. Whenever you need a quick, healthy snack, just grab a slice and enjoy.
The cake is simple to prepare and requires minimal effort apart from the baking time. The combination of grated carrots, jaggery and oats creates a naturally sweet, comforting flavour with a hearty texture that is both delicious and healthy.
For an indulging experience, serve this carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce or with a dollop of whipped cream for a delightful taste.
Ingredients
- Wheat flour / Atta : This forms the structure of the cake. It adds a mild nutty flavour and makes the cake wholesome.
- Oats : Oats are rich in fiber and they have a hearty texture and flavour. It makes the cake more filling. I have used instant oats to ensure a soft, tender cake.
- Leavening agent : Baking powder and baking soda helps the cake rise and keep them soft and spongy.
- Oil : Oil adds moisture to the cake and keeps it soft, tender without being heavy.
- Jaggery / Sugar : Jaggery is a natural sweetener that provides the cake its caramel color and flavour. It adds moisture to the cake and balances the flavour of wheat flour and oats.
- Vanilla essence : Vanilla essence adds a subtle sweet aroma that enhances the overall flavour of the cake.
- Flax seed powder : Flax seed powder used as an egg substitute. It activates with water to help the cake rise and keep it light, spongy.
- Carrot : Freshly grated carrot adds natural sweetness, moisture and color to the cake. It also contributes to soft texture cake.
- Milk : Milk helps bind the dry ingredients into a smooth batter and ensures a soft, moist cake after baking.
- Warm water : Warm water is used to dissolve the flaxseed powder and also it hydrates the oats. This ensures a soft, fluffy cake.
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Pre preparation
1)Preheat Oven to 180 Degree C (360 degree F). I used a silicone mini bundt pans for making this, you can use cupcake pan or a loaf pan. Since I used silicone I oiled it lightly. If you are using other pans, oil and flour it well.
Make Flax Eggs
2)Lets make flax eggs. Take flax seed powder in a bowl.
3) Add in warm water and mix well. Set this aside for 5 mins.
Dry Ingredients
4)Take wheat flour in a bowl. Instead of wheat flour, you can use all purpose flour too.
5)Add in baking powder.
6)Add in baking soda.
7)Add in oats. You can powder oats in a blender and add it as well.
8)Mix it well. This is your dry ingredients.
Wet Ingredients
9)Take oil or melted butter in a bowl. Add in jaggery or brown sugar.
10)Add a splash of vanilla extract for flavour.
11)Now add in flax egg.
12)Mix it really well until it is combined.
Make Batter
13)Now add in the dry ingredients and mix gently.
14)Now pour in milk and mix gently.
15)if the mix is too thick, add more milk.
16)Now add in grated carrots and fold.
17)Your eggless carrot oats batter is ready.
Baking
18)Spoon into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 15 to 20 mins.
19)Insert a tooth pick to check whether the cake is done. if the toothpick comes out clean, then the cakes are baked.
20)Remove it from oven and let it cool for 5 mins. Now invert it on a serving plate and serve warm with tea.
21)Enjoy.
Expert Tips
Choosing the pan : I have used a bundt pan, you can also use square, round or any baking dish you have . Adjust the baking time if it’s bigger or smaller according to the size of the pan.
Variations : Add chopped nuts, raisins, or dried fruits to enhance the flavour and texture of the cake.
Spice flavour : You can also add cinnamon powder, nutmeg powder to enhance the overall flavour of the cake.
No oven ? You can even bake this cake in a pressure cooker or air fryer if you don’t have an oven. Just keep an eye on the baking time.
Don’t over bake : Insert a toothpick if it comes out clean, then the cake is ready. The oats continue to set as they cool.
Storage: Store any leftover carrot cake in an airtight container. It will stay fresh at room temperature for 2 to 3 days. For longer storage, refrigerate them.
Serving: Enjoy this hearty carrot oat cake warm from the oven for the best flavour. You can also serve it with a drizzle of honey, maple syrup or with a dollop of fresh cream, or cream cheese frosting for a more indulgent treat.
FAQ
Q. What can I use if I don’t have flax seed powder ?
If flaxseed powder isn’t available, you can replace it with yogurt. It works well as a binder in the batter and keeps the cake soft and spongy.
Q. Can I bake this in a different pan ?
Yes ! You can use any cake tin, loaf pan or cupcake mould to bake the cake. Just make sure to grease and flour the pan well before adding the batter to prevent sticking and keep an eye on baking time accordingly.
Q. Can I add nuts to the batter ?
Absolutely ! You can add chopped nuts like cashews, almonds, walnuts or as well as raisins to the batter. This adds extra texture and flavour to the cake and makes it even more delicious.
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Eggless Carrot Oats Cake Recipe (Whole Wheat Carrot Cake)
Eggless carrot oat cake is a wholesome cake made with whole wheat flour, oats, grated carrots, jaggery and flaxseed powder. It is completely free of eggs and refined sugar, which makes it an ideal choice for breakfast, a healthy snack or even as a guilt free dessert after a meal.
Equipment
1 6 cup Mini bundt pan or muffin tray
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Eggless Carrot Oats Cake Recipe (Whole Wheat Carrot Cake)
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
