Best Carrot Cake Recipe | Melt-in-the-Mouth Carrot Cake | Easy Homemade Carrot Cake Without Oven

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.

Grate one fresh carrot and keep it aside.

In a bowl, add 1/2 cup powdered sugar and mix well until smooth.

Add 1/4 cup oil and 1 tbsp chopped almond, along with 1 teaspoon cardamom powder, and mix well.

Now add 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.

Pour in 1/4 cup milk and mix gently. Do not over mix.

After adding flour, add the grated carrot and combine everything well.

Grease a 6-inch mold with oil and place baking paper inside.

Pour the batter into the mold and sprinkle pumpkin seeds on top.

Place a pan with a wire stand and preheat for 5 to 7 minutes on medium low heat.

Cook the cake for 30 to 35 minutes on medium low heat.

Cool completely before slicing.

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