Easy Carrot Cake Recipe for Christmas | Soft, Spongy & Fruity Carrot Cake | Christmas Special Cake

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 carrot finely and keep it aside.

In a blender, add 1/2 cup sugar, 2-3 cardamom pods, and 7-8 almonds. Blend until smooth.

In a bowl, pour the blended sugar mixture and mix well.

Add 1/4 cup melted ghee and mix well.

Sieve 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda into the mixture and mix gently.

Add 1/4 cup milk to make a smooth batter.

Add the grated carrot and mix gently.

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

Pour the batter into the mold and top with chopped almond, pistachio, cashew nuts, and cherries.

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

Cook the cake for 35 to 40 minutes on medium low heat.

Cool completely before slicing.

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