Carrot Cinnamon Cake

Name: Carrot Cinnamon Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 3 tbsp honey or date puree; 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 tsp baking powder; 1 tsp cinnamon; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 2 medium carrots grated; 2 tbsp walnuts chopped; half tsp salt

Soft, healthy and light: Carrot Cinnamon Cake 🥕🍰✨

Total: 50 min
Servings: 8 servings
Difficulty: Easy
Calories · per serving: 160 kcal

Written by

Ecem Akkaba · Dietitian

Dietitian, graduate of İstanbul Medipol University. She develops the recipes and nutrition values on FitZen.

Updated: September 18, 2025

In short

Carrot Cinnamon Cake contains 160 calories per serving: 4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate and 7 g fat. It takes 50 minutes in total and makes 8 servings.

About this recipe

This healthy carrot cinnamon cake is sweetened with honey or date puree instead of refined sugar and made with whole wheat flour for a nutritious treat. Carrots provide fiber and beta-carotene, while cinnamon helps regulate blood sugar. A delicious and healthy option perfect for tea time or as a light dessert alternative.

Method

1
Beat the eggs with honey or date puree.
2
Add olive oil and mix.
3
In another bowl combine flour baking powder cinnamon vanilla and salt.
4
Add dry mixture into wet mixture.
5
Fold in grated carrots and walnuts.
6
Pour batter into a lined cake pan.
7
Bake at 180°C for 30-35 minutes.
8
Cool and serve in slices.

Tips

Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra aroma.
For vegan version replace eggs with flaxseed gel.
Top with yogurt-based light cream before serving.

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