No Oil Carrot Cake Recipe

This incredibly moist and delicious carrot cake recipe is a hidden gem, originating from a small Ontario hotel! Unlike most carrot cakes, this one uses absolutely NO OIL, resulting in a surprisingly light and fluffy texture. The secret? A generous amount of grated carrots! This recipe is easy to adapt – adjust spices to your liking, use raisins instead of nuts (or both!), and bake it in a loaf pan, tube pan, or bundt pan. You might notice a thin layer of gel on the bottom after baking – easily removed! Top with cream cheese frosting, a simple glaze, or enjoy it plain. Freezes beautifully for later enjoyment. Get ready to be amazed by this unique and flavorful carrot cake!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 65 mins

Calories 440.4 kcal

Protein 17g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for No Oil Carrot Cake

White Sugar
4 large eggs
All Purpose Flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
Walnuts

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How to Make No Oil Carrot Cake

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan, 10 inch tube pan, or bundt pan.
In a large bowl, beat together 2 cups granulated sugar and 4 large eggs until thick and pale yellow (about 5 minutes with an electric mixer).
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in 3 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (or raisins, or a combination).
Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Start checking at 55 minutes.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

212g

Fat

Carbs

27g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Healthy Desserts Vegetables Easy Beginner Cook Cakes Dietary Low Saturated Fat Inexpensive Low In Something Carrots 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make No Oil Carrot Cake?

No Oil Carrot Cake takes about 85 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 65 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in No Oil Carrot Cake?

No Oil Carrot Cake has approximately 440.4 calories per serving, with about 17 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 15 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for No Oil Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for No Oil Carrot Cake are White Sugar, Eggs, All Purpose Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon. See the full list with measurements above.