Description
Apple Carrot Snack Cake is a moist, tender cake bursting with the natural sweetness of grated apples and carrots. This wholesome treat combines warm spices and a soft crumb, making it an ideal snack or dessert that feels both nourishing and indulgent.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
Baking soda
Baking powder
Ground cinnamon
Ground nutmeg
Salt
Grated carrots
Grated apples
Granulated sugar or brown sugar
Eggs
Vegetable oil or melted butter
Vanilla extract
Optional: chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, sugar, oil (or melted butter), and vanilla extract until combined.
- Stir in grated carrots and apples.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.
- Fold in chopped nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for a chewy texture.
- Swap all-purpose flour for whole wheat for a nuttier flavor and added fiber.
- Use applesauce instead of oil for a lighter cake.
- Top with a simple cream cheese frosting for extra indulgence.
- Incorporate shredded coconut for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
