This healthy oatmeal and fruit cake is a delicious and nutritious treat perfect for any time of day. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, apples, carrots, and dried fruits, this cake is not only tasty but also packed with vitamins and fiber. Topped with a sugar-free white chocolate yogurt glaze and almonds, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. Follow along for a step-by-step guide to make this delightful cake.
Preparation Time
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes
Total Time: 55-60 minutes
Ingredients
Cake
100 grams (3.5 oz) oatmeal
1 carrot
2 medium apples
90 ml water
1 banana
Sweetener to taste (e.g., stevia)
2 eggs
10 grams baking powder (2 teaspoons)
1 teaspoon vanillin extract
40 grams dried apricots (1.5 oz)
100 grams dried cranberries (3.5 oz)
Topping
30 grams (1 oz) sugar-free white chocolate
1.5 tablespoons sugar-free yogurt
30 grams almonds (1 oz)
Directions
Prepare the Oats:
Grind 100 grams of oatmeal in a blender until it becomes a fine flour.
Prepare the Fruits:
Peel and chop 1 carrot and 2 medium apples.
Blend the carrot and apples with 90 ml of water until smooth.
Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, combine the oat flour, carrot-apple puree, and 1 mashed banana.
Add sweetener to taste (such as stevia).
Mix in 2 eggs, 10 grams of baking powder, and 1 teaspoon of vanillin extract.
Chop 40 grams of dried apricots and 100 grams of dried cranberries. Soak them in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and add to the batter.
Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Bake the Cake:
Preheat the oven to 180°C (360°F).
Grease a 20 x 7 cm (8 x 3 inch) pan with olive or vegetable oil.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Prepare the Topping
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