Carrot Cake in an Air Fryer... You won't Believe the Results!

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta

Greek yogurt offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans provide a similar texture and flavor, while sunflower seeds are nut-free.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed, while brown sugar is often cheaper.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: applesauce

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Applesauce reduces fat while adding moisture.

Prepare the air fryer and ensure the baking tin fits inside.

Grease the inside of a small loaf tin with vegetable oil using a brush.

Line the tin with baking paper, scrunching it up first for easier fitting, with the shiny side facing up.

In a mixing bowl, add 150 ml of vegetable oil and break in 2 eggs, mixing gently without emulsifying.

Add 100 g of grated carrot to the bowl.

Mix in 150 g of soft dark brown sugar, ensuring there are no lumps.

In a separate bowl, combine 250 g of self-raising flour and 1 level teaspoon of baking powder, then add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients.

Stir the mixture from the middle to avoid lumps, optionally adding orange zest and juice while adjusting the oil quantity.

Pour the batter into the lined baking tin and tap it to settle the mixture evenly.

Place the baking tin in the air fryer, ensuring it is centered and the divider is removed.

Set the air fryer to 'Grand Zone' at 270 degrees for 30 minutes on the bake setting.

Check the cake with a probe to ensure it is cooked; if not clean, return it to the fryer at 160 degrees for an additional 10 minutes.

Once done, remove the cake from the tin and allow it to cool slightly before slicing.

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