’Carrot cake is a perennial favorite, but it is often loaded with vegetable oil and laden with a cream cheese frosting. Our version is healthier, using a small amount of olive oil, a full cup of honey for moistness and flavor, and a combination of whole wheat pastry and unbleached flours. The crunchy walnuts even add a bit of omega-3 fats to this sweet treat. With a cup of hot green tea, this cake will make you forget about cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!
serves 9
You might need to buy:
- Juice of 1 large orange
- vanilla extract
- light olive oil
- unbleached white flour
- whole-wheat pastry flour
- baking soda
- cinnamon
- ground allspice