Flourless Oatmeal Carrot Cake (Print version)

A moist, wholesome carrot cake made without flour, featuring hearty oats, sweet carrots, and warming spices—a perfect gluten-free treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
02 - 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

07 - 3 large eggs
08 - ½ cup maple syrup or honey
09 - ¼ cup melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
12 - ½ cup raisins (optional)
13 - ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch round or square baking pan with parchment paper, or grease lightly with cooking spray.
02 - Place the oats in a blender or food processor. Pulse until they reach a coarse, flour-like texture. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
03 - Add the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the oat flour. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
04 - In a separate large bowl, whisk together the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well blended.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently with a spatula until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the grated carrots, raisins, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
07 - Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly, ensuring the surface is level.
08 - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs.
09 - Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares and serving. This ensures proper texture and easier cutting.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is incredibly moist without any refined flour
  • It naturally sweetened with maple syrup and wholesome carrots
02 -
  • The batter will seem thicker than traditional cake batter but this is completely normal
  • Letting the cake cool completely in the pan is crucial for clean slices
03 -
  • Grate your carrots finely by hand for the best texture
  • Room temperature eggs blend more smoothly into the batter

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