If you love simple cakes made with everyday ingredients, this oatmeal cake is one to keep on hand. It combines rolled oats with apple, carrot, eggs, and milk to create a soft and naturally flavorful cake without traditional flour. I love that you can throw everything into one bowl, mix it together, and simply let the oven do the work. The apple adds natural sweetness and moisture, while the carrot gives the cake a lovely texture and color. Add a little vanilla, cinnamon, nuts, or sweetener to make it completely your own.
Oatmeal Cake with Apple & Carrot
Description
This simple oatmeal cake combines rolled oats, fresh apple, carrot, eggs, and milk for a soft homemade cake with no traditional flour. It is easy to prepare, naturally sweet from the fruit and vegetables, and delicious for breakfast, a snack, or a simple dessert.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
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Add the rolled oats, milk, carrot, apple, eggs, and baking powder to a bowl.
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Add vanilla extract and sweetener if desired.
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Mix everything well until evenly combined.
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Pour the mixture into a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
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Sprinkle chopped nuts over the top, if using.
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Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the cake is golden and cooked through.
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Allow it to cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Količina po porciji
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6g10%
- Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
- Dietary Fiber 3g12%
- Protein 7g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Why is this cake interesting?
This is one of those recipes that shows you don't need complicated ingredients to make a delicious homemade cake. Rolled oats replace traditional flour, while apple and carrot add moisture, natural sweetness, color, and texture. The eggs provide protein and help hold everything together, making the cake satisfying enough for breakfast or a snack.
It is also easy to customize. Add cinnamon and walnuts for a cozy apple-carrot flavor, vanilla for a sweeter aroma, or a little sweetener if you prefer a sweeter cake. You can leave out the nuts for a softer texture or add your favorite ones for extra crunch.
A little tip: Let the cake cool for a few minutes before slicing. It will set as it cools and will be easier to cut into neat slices.
