A delightful and moist carrot and orange cake, sweetened naturally with honey and bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for dessert lovers.
Ingredients:
- 250g grated carrots
- 200g all-purpose flour
- 150g sugar
- 3 eggs
- 100ml oil
- 2 oranges (zest and juice)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- honey to drizzle
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, sugar, and eggs. Mix well until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the carrot mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add the orange zest and juice, along with the oil, and mix until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with honey before serving.
Summary:
- Calories: 280
- Fat: 12
- Protein: 5
- Carbs: 40
- Potassium: 320mg
- Magnesium: 20mg