Recipe

Carrot Cake with AEVO Avocado Oil Recipe with AEVO

Preparation Time: - 20 minutes  

Cooking Time: - 40-45 minutes  

Servings: - 12

Ingredients: -

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup AEVO Avocado Oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• Cream cheese frosting (optional)

Directions: -

1. Preheat Oven: -

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.

2. Mix Dry Ingredients: -

• In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

3. Combine Wet Ingredients: -

• In another bowl, beat together the brown sugar, AEVO Avocado Oil, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.

4. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: -

• Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

5. Fold in Carrots and Nuts: -

• Gently fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts (if using) into the batter.

6. Bake: -

• Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. Cool: -

• Allow the carrot cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

8. Frosting (Optional):

• Once the cake is completely cooled, frost it with cream cheese frosting if desired.

Enjoy this moist and flavorful Carrot Cake made with the goodness of AEVO Avocado Oil!