Delicious Fragrant and Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

This fragrant and healthy carrot cake recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dessert. Packed with wholesome ingredients like carrots, nuts, and spices, this cake is not only delicious but also nutritious. The warm aromas of cinnamon and nutmeg will fill your kitchen as you bake this delightful treat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, sugar, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the carrot mixture until well combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting, if desired.
8. Slice and serve the fragrant and healthy carrot cake to enjoy!

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