🏷️ Category: dessert
⭐ Difficulty: Medium
⏱️ Time: 45 min
📝 Introduction
This delightful Carrot Banana Cake combines the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the earthy flavor of carrots for a perfectly moist and satisfying treat. With just 241 calories per serving and packed with vitamins from carrots and potassium from bananas, this healthier dessert option doesn't skimp on flavor. The addition of cinnamon and raisins adds warm spice notes and chewy texture. Perfect for afternoon snacks, lunchboxes, or a guilt-free dessert, this easy-to-make cake comes together in under an hour and costs just 32 cents per serving. The yogurt keeps it tender while reducing fat content, making it a smart choice for health-conscious bakers.
🥘 Ingredients
• banana1 large
• carrots1 cup
• egg1 large
• non-fat yogurt0.5 cup
• sugar0.25 cup
• brown sugar0.5 cup
• vegetable oil1 tablespoon
• flour1 cup
• pastry flour0.5 cup
• baking soda1 teaspoon
• cinnamon1 teaspoon
• raisins0.5 cup
👨🍳 Cooking Steps
1
Steam carrots until very tender, then mash completely with the banana.
2
Mix carrots and banana mixture with egg, yogurt, sugars, and oil.
3
In another bowl, combine flours, baking soda and cinnamon.
4
Combine with wet ingredients and fold in raisins.
5
Preheat oven to 350 and spray a medium sized baking dish with cooking spray.
6
Bake for 30 40 minutes, depending on the size of the pan you use. Cake is done when a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
