Flax Seed Carrot Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Flaxseed meal: 1 cup (90g)
• Ground almonds: 1 cup (150g)
• Ground walnuts: 1/2 cup (75g)
• Baking powder: 2 teaspoons (8g)
• Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
• Ground cinnamon: 2 teaspoons (6g)
• Ground nutmeg: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
• Grated carrots: 2 cups (300g)
• Large eggs: 3
• Coconut oil, softened: 1/2 cup (115g)
• Coconut sugar: 1 cup (200g)
• Maple syrup: 1/2 cup (120ml)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Cooking Time: 40-50 minutes

Difficulty Level: 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9x13-inch (23x33cm) baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flaxseed meal, ground almonds, ground walnuts, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, eggs, softened coconut oil, coconut sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Allow the carrot cake to cool completely in the pan before frosting.

Nutritional Information:

Per slice (1/8 of the cake):

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Protein: 8g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and flavorful
• Nutty and sweet
• Carrot-packed
• Gluten-free
• Vegan (if using vegan butter)

User Comments:

• "This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful."
• "I love that this recipe is gluten-free and vegan. It's a delicious and healthy treat."
• "The flaxseed gives this cake a nice nutty flavor and texture."
• "I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this one actually surprised me. It's really delicious."
• "I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It was a big hit!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the cake vegan, substitute vegan butter for the coconut oil.
• If you don't have ground almonds, you can grind whole almonds in a food processor.
• To enhance the carrot flavor, use a mix of orange and purple carrots.
• If the cake starts to brown too quickly, cover it with aluminum foil.
• Let the cake cool completely before frosting, as the frosting will melt if it's applied to a warm cake.