Ingredients for Banana Carrot Cake
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
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How to Make Banana Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mash 2 ripe bananas with a fork. Add 1 cup granulated sugar and ½ cup vegetable oil. Mix well.
- Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup rolled oats.
- Mix well to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional).
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 40 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
19 g
Sugar
105g
Fat
10g
Carbs
17g