Healthy and Delicious Flax Seed Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in a guilt-free treat with our Flax Seed Carrot Cake. Packed with wholesome ingredients like flax seeds, carrots, and walnuts, this cake is not only delicious but also a great source of fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. It's perfect for those who want to enjoy a cake without compromising their health. The combination of moist carrot cake and the nutty crunch of flax seeds makes it a delightful dessert for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup ground flax seeds
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• Cream cheese frosting
• Additional walnuts and carrots for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, ground flax seeds, chopped walnuts, and raisins.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In another bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
6. Fold in the carrot mixture until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Once the cake has cooled, frost it with cream cheese frosting and garnish with additional walnuts and grated carrots as desired.
11. Slice and serve the Flax Seed Carrot Cake, and enjoy!

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