Torta di Carote

Torta di Carote is a moist and flavorful Italian carrot cake that serves as a delightful and healthy breakfast option. Made with simple ingredients, it combines the natural sweetness of carrots with wholesome nuts and spices for a satisfying start to your day.

Ingredients

• Carrots - 150 grams, grated
• Almond flour - 100 grams
• Oats - 50 grams, ground
• Eggs - 2 large
• Honey - 2 tablespoons
• Baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cinnamon - 1 teaspoon
• Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - a pinch
• Walnuts - 30 grams, chopped

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a small round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, almond flour, ground oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the honey and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 8 g
• Sodium: 150 mg
• Cholesterol: 160 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from carrots.
• Contains healthy fats and protein from almonds and walnuts.

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