Oatmeal, Apple and Carrot Cake (Moist & Healthy)
This Oatmeal, Apple and Carrot Cake is a nourishing twist on classic carrot cake. Made with rolled oats, fresh apples, and grated carrots, it’s naturally sweet, hearty, and incredibly moist. Warm spices bring everything together, making this cake perfect for cozy mornings, lunchbox snacks, or a lighter dessert.
It’s a great way to enjoy a homemade cake with simple, real ingredients, and it can easily be adapted to be refined-sugar-free or dairy-free.
Why You’ll Love This Cake
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Naturally sweetened with fruit
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Moist, tender texture
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Made with wholesome oats
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Perfect for breakfast or snack
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Freezer-friendly
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
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1½ cups rolled oats
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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1½ tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
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2 medium apples, grated (or finely chopped)
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1½ cups finely grated carrots
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½ cup brown sugar or honey
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⅓ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup milk (or plant-based milk)
Optional Add-Ins
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½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
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¼ cup raisins or sultanas
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2 tbsp sunflower or pumpkin seeds
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oats
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan.
Place the oats in a food processor and pulse a few times until they resemble coarse flour. This helps create a softer texture while still keeping the cake hearty.
Step 2: Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine oat flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Step 3: Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, whisk eggs, sugar (or honey), oil, milk, and vanilla until well combined. Stir in the grated apples and carrots.
Step 4: Combine
Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Gently fold until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in nuts or dried fruit if using.
Step 5: Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serving Suggestions
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Dust with powdered sugar
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Serve with yogurt or cream cheese frosting
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Enjoy warm with a drizzle of honey
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Slice and serve with tea or coffee
Tips for Best Results
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Squeeze excess juice from grated apples
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Finely grate carrots for even texture
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Don’t overmix to keep the cake light
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Use sweet apples like Fuji or Gala
Variations
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No Refined Sugar: Use honey or maple syrup
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Dairy-Free: Use plant-based milk
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Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free oats and flour
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Spiced Version: Add ginger or cloves
Storage & Freezing
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Store at room temperature for 2 days
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Refrigerate for up to 5 days
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Freeze slices for up to 2 months
Final Thoughts
This Oatmeal, Apple and Carrot Cake is proof that wholesome ingredients can still create a delicious, comforting cake. Moist, flavorful, and nourishing, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.