Description
Discover the delightful flavors of our Easy Oatmeal Carrot Cake Recipe! This wholesome dessert combines the rich taste of carrots with the nutrition of oats, making it a guilt-free indulgence perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- Optional: Chopped nuts or raisins for added crunch
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients for the Easy Oatmeal Carrot Cake.
- In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk eggs, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into dry ingredients until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into a greased baking pan and fold in optional nuts or raisins.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze individual slices for up to 3 months.
- Serve plain or with cream cheese frosting to elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg