Orange, Carrot & Almond Cake brings together simple, whole-food ingredients to create a flavorful bake that also supports overall wellness. Naturally sweet and balanced, it’s an easy option to enjoy any time of day without relying on overly processed ingredients. The combination of carrots, fresh orange juice, and almond meal creates a depth of flavor while also delivering a range of nutrients that support energy, digestion, and overall health.
Carrots provide natural sweetness along with beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A to support vision, immune function, and skin health, while their fiber content helps promote steady energy. Fresh orange juice and zest add brightness and a boost of vitamin C, supporting immune health and nutrient absorption. Almond meal contributes healthy fats, plant-based protein, and vitamin E, helping with satiety and sustained energy, while olive oil adds heart-supportive fats and keeps the texture soft and moist. Combined with a gluten-free flour blend and coconut sugar for more balanced sweetness, this cake offers a thoughtful mix of ingredients that work together to support stable energy and a satisfying, nourishing bake.
Recipe
Serves 12
(200g) gluten-free all purpose flour
1.8 oz. (50g) almond meal
3.5 oz. (100g) coconut sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
pinch of salt
9 oz. (255g) carrots, peeled & chopped
4 fl oz. (120ml) orange juice
1 tbsp. orange zest
2.7 fl oz. (80ml) unsweetened almond milk
3 tbsp. olive oil
How to Prepare
Preheat the oven to 340°F (170°C). Line a standard round cake pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, mix the flour, almond meal, coconut sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add the carrots, orange juice, orange zest, almond milk and olive oil to a food processor, and blend until smooth.
Combine the wet mixture with the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into the prepared cake pan.
Bake in a hot oven for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and set aside on a wire rack to cool.
