Gâteau de Carottes

Gâteau de Carottes is a light and moist carrot cake that balances sweetness with the earthy flavor of carrots, making it a delightful yet healthy dessert. Perfect for any occasion, this French treat offers a unique twist with the use of wholesome ingredients.

Ingredients

• Carrots, grated - 150 grams
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Oat flour - 30 grams
• Eggs - 2 large
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Coconut oil, melted - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Chopped walnuts - 30 grams (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small cake pan.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, honey, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Add the grated carrots to the wet mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
4. In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Slice and serve as is or with a dollop of Greek yogurt for added creaminess.

Nutrition

• Calories: 200
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 25 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 200 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from carrots that support eye health.
• Contains healthy fats from almonds and coconut oil, promoting heart health.

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