Carrot and Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

Ingredients

Dry ingredients:

220 grams (2 cups) 1-3/4 cups (185 g) old-fashioned rolled oats

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 1-1/4 teaspoon table salt

Wet ingredients: 

2 eggs, at room temperature

3/4 cup applesauce (2 4-oz containers)

1 cup milk

2 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon light flavor olive oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Add ins:

1 cup shredded carrots (2 medium carrots)

70 grams (1/2) cup cranberries or dry cherries

70 grams (1/2) cup raisins or sultanas

60 grams (1/2) cup chopped pecans

Optional:

Apple cubes

Crushed pineapple

Walnuts

Cream Cheese Glaze

2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened

2 tablespoons powdered sugar

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

1-2 teaspoons milk, to thin

Directions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

• Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

• Mix the wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the eggs. Then add the applesauce, milk, sugar, olive oil, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.

• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well combined.

• Add the mix-ins: Fold in the shredded carrots, cranberries (or dried cherries), raisins (or sultanas), and chopped pecans. If you’re adding any optional ingredients like apple cubes, crushed pineapple, or walnuts, fold them in as well.

• Transfer to the baking dish: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

• Bake for about 55-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a sharp knife inserted into the center comes out clean.

• Cool and serve: Let it cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before slicing. Enjoy!

Notes

Inspiration

• 1/4 cup of maple syrup (which is about 4 tablespoons) contains approximately 52 grams of sugar. To match that level of sweetness using granulated sugar  you would need about 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, or roughly 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of sugar.