Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake (Printer-Friendly)

Moist flourless carrot cake with oats, warm spices, and natural sweetness. A wholesome gluten-free dessert.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ½ cup maple syrup or honey
09 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
12 - ½ cup raisins (optional)
13 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch round or square baking pan with parchment paper, or grease lightly with oil or butter.
02 - Place the oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse until they reach a coarse, flour-like texture. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
03 - Add baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the oat flour. Whisk together until evenly distributed.
04 - In a separate large bowl, whisk the eggs, maple syrup (or honey), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula or wooden spoon until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in grated carrots, raisins, and nuts if using. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread the batter evenly, smoothing the top surface.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing. Once cooled, cut into squares or wedges and serve.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • You get all the comfort of carrot cake without any flour at all
  • The texture is incredibly moist and stays fresh for days
  • Its naturally sweetened but still feels like a genuine treat
02 -
  • Overprocessing the oats into fine powder will make the cake gummy
  • The cake needs the full cooling time to set properly or it will crumble
  • Room temperature eggs incorporate more easily into the batter
03 -
  • Grate the carrots finely by hand for better distribution throughout the cake
  • Toast the nuts beforehand for an extra layer of flavor

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