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Oat Apple and Carrot Cake

Healthy Oat Apple and Carrot Cake with 8g Protein Per Slice

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A healthy oat, apple, and carrot cake without refined sugar, topped with a high-protein cream cheese frosting.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cake (3 layers) 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Rolled Oats (blended into a fine flour)
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Grated Carrots (squeezed bone-dry)
  • 1 cup Grated Apple (Gala or Fuji, squeezed bone-dry)
  • 1/3 cup Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Melted Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 cup Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 2 cups Cottage Cheese (Full-fat, blended until ultra-smooth)
  • 2 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease three 6-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
  2. Grate carrots and apples. Squeeze them dry in a clean kitchen towel.
  3. Whisk eggs, honey, oil, yogurt, and vanilla. Stir in the dried carrots and apples.
  4. Fold in the oat flour and spices.
  5. Divide the batter equally between the three pans. Bake for 25–30 minutes. Let them cool completely in the fridge.
  6. Blend cottage cheese, honey, and vanilla until smooth to make the frosting.
  7. Assemble the cake by layering each cake with frosting. Garnish with walnuts or carrot curls.

Notes

  • If the frosting is too thin, add 1 tablespoon of coconut flour to stiffen it.
  • Ensure the apples and carrots are thoroughly dried to avoid excess moisture.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg