Whole Wheat Carrot Cake

This whole wheat carrot cake is our version of a perfect carrot cake recipe. It is made with pineapple which gives it a wonderful flavor and moistness. Unsweetened applesauce also works well if you don’t have pineapple.

Ingredients:

Whole wheat flour  Baking powder Baking soda Cinnamon Ginger Cloves Salt Oil Sugar Eggs Crushed pineapple Carrots

Baking Instructions

Step 1: Peel and finely grate enough carrots to fill 1 cup lightly packed (about 1 large carrot).

Step 2: In a medium mixing bowl whisk the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger and cloves).

Step 3: In a large mixing bowl using a whisk or hand mixer, mix the oil and sugar together until no lumps remain.

Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.

Step 5: Fold in the carrots and pineapple.

Step 6: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.

Step 7: Pour into a greased 9x9 inch baking dish.

Step 8: Bake at 350°F for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

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