Description
Hearty carrot and apple oatmeal cake brings comfort and wholesome goodness to breakfast tables across kitchens. Warm spices and natural sweetness combine for a delightful morning treat you’ll savor with each tender, nourishing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (130 g) oatmeal
- 2 carrots (about 300 g), grated on a fine grater
- 2 apples (about 320 g), grated
- 2 eggs
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 cup (250 ml) kefir
- 2 tablespoons (50 g) honey or syrup
Optional Topping:
- Walnuts (optional, for topping or mixing in)
Instructions
- Soak the oatmeal in kefir for 5 minutes, ensuring complete absorption and softening of the grains.
- Whisk eggs until smooth, then incorporate honey, blending thoroughly to create a uniform mixture.
- Grate carrots and apples using a fine grater, ensuring uniform texture and size for even distribution.
- Fold the grated produce into the egg mixture, creating a vibrant and moist base for the cake.
- Integrate the soaked oatmeal into the vegetable-egg mixture, stirring until components are fully combined.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped walnuts into the batter for added crunch and nutty flavor.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a baking dish by greasing or lining with parchment paper.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared dish, spreading evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow the cake to cool slightly in the baking dish before slicing into squares or wedges.
- Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of additional walnuts.
Notes
- Enhance moisture by grating apples and carrots finely to distribute moisture evenly throughout the cake.
- Experiment with different spices like cardamom or ginger to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the cake’s wholesome character.
- Consider using overripe fruits for deeper natural sweetness and enhanced texture without adding extra sugar.
- For gluten-sensitive individuals, carefully select certified gluten-free oats to maintain the recipe’s nutritional integrity and prevent cross-contamination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 182
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg