Flax Seed Carrot Cake

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A sin-free, delicious, and fruity version of the ever-popular carrot cake. The flax seed meal may be omitted, but it can easily be found in health food stores. This cake is best served chilled because of its moist quality.

Submitted by Janice C
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
9 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 - 9x5 inch loaf
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 egg whites

  • ⅔ cup white sugar

  • ¼ cup nonfat milk

  • ⅓ cup applesauce

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract (Optional)

  • 1 ⅓ cups whole wheat flour

  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons ground flax seed

  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts

  • ¼ cup raisins

  • ½ (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

  • 1 cup grated carrot

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x5 inch loaf pan with vegetable cooking spray.

  2. Whisk together the egg whites, sugar, milk, applesauce, vanilla, and almond extract in a small bowl; mix until well blended. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, whole wheat flour, flax seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and baking soda. Mix the egg into the flour; stir until well blended. Fold in the walnuts, raisins, carrot, and drained pineapple. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (but not necessarily dry), about 40 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 to 20 minutes before refrigerating overnight.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

178 Calories
4g Fat
34g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 178
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 131mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 12%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 33mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 196mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.