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Luke Coutinho (Designed by Priyanka Vithlani, Meal Planning Analyst)

Cake a Difference With Beta-Carotene Magic

Have you ever heard that cake is good for you? We are here to answer your question, by helping you bake a nutritious cake and enjoy the festive spirit. Loaded with the goodness of flavor-packed carrots and bananas and a host of other nutritious ingredients, add this to your festive dining table today.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 265
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 mashed overripe bananas
  • ½ shredded carrots
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup almond milk
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp Ceylon cinnamon powder
  • 2 cups banana flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
Add ons
  • Raisins/walnuts/ pistachios/ shredded coconut/dark chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Combine bananas, carrots, maple syrup, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix banana flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and baking powder.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and fold in your add-ons, if any.
  4. Smooth into a prepared greased pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes at 180 degrees until the surface is slightly brown. Poke a toothpick to see if it comes out clean. If it does, your cake is ready.
Power tips and variations
  1. You can also opt to use jackfruit flour or ragi/amaranth flour too.
  2. If carrots are unavailable, add puréed pumpkin or grated beetroot.

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3.2gFat: 14.5g

Notes

  • Carrots contain falcarinol, a natural pesticide that protects its roots from fungal diseases.
  • Beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and lycopene that give the root vegetable its colors are vitamin A precursors which play a huge role in controlling inflammation and boosting your immune system.
  • Almond milk is a rich source of vitamin E, riboflavin, niacin, folate, and minerals like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, and copper.
  • For more festive recipes download our Christmas Cookbook here.

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