The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in this guilt-free delight! Our Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake is unbelievably moist and delicious, made without refined flour or sugar. Bursting with the sweetness of carrots, crunchy nuts, and juicy pineapple, this cake is surprisingly light and airy. Perfect for a healthy treat or special occasion, it's even better with a creamy cream cheese frosting (add apricot preserves between layers for an extra burst of flavor!). Say goodbye to heavy, sugary carrot cakes and hello to a healthier, happier dessert!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 243.9 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

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How to Make The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Add 1 cup vegetable oil, 1 cup honey, and 4 large eggs to the dry ingredients. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  4. Stir in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, and 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained).
  5. Divide batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Once cool, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting. A layer of apricot preserves between the cake layers is highly recommended!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

60g

Fat

10g

Carbs

9g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake?

The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake takes about 90 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake?

The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake has approximately 243.9 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates and 21 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for The Fantabulous Whole Wheat Carrot Cake are White Whole Wheat Flour, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Salt, Cinnamon, Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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