If you’re looking for a cake that’s not too sweet and healthy (ish) you’ll love this carrot almond cake recipe. Made with fresh carrots and ground almonds, it’s a healthier option that doesn’t compromise on taste. Plus, with the help of a Thermomix, it’s easy to make!
Sugar can be substituted for your choice of sweetener, or just reduced
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Ingredients:
- 300g grated or finely chopped carrots
- 200g ground almonds
- 180g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 80g flour
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until smooth.
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Add the ground almonds, lemon peel, and salt, and mix until well combined.
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Fold in the grated carrots, flour, and baking powder, and stir until incorporated.
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Preheat your oven to 180ºC (360F) and grease a baking tin with oil or butter.
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Pour the cake mix into the tin and bake for 35-45 minutes (depending on your oven) or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once the cake has cooled down, decorate with a dusting of icing sugar or grated coconut, if desired.
Thermomix Instructions:
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To grate the carrots, put them in large chunks and blend for 20 seconds on speed 5.
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To make ground almonds, mill them for 10 seconds on speed 7.
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Add the eggs and sugar to the Thermomix and blend for 30 seconds on speed 5.
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Add the ground almonds, lemon peel, and salt, and blend for 30 seconds on speed 4.
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Fold in the grated carrots, flour, and baking powder, and blend for 40 seconds on speed 4.
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Preheat your oven to 180ºC (360F) and grease a baking tin with oil or butter.
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Pour the cake mix into the tin and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Once the cake has cooled down, decorate with a dusting of icing sugar or grated coconut, if desired.
Conclusion: This carrot almond cake is a healthy and delicious option that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether you use a mixing bowl or a Thermomix, it’s easy

Delicious and Easy Carrot Almond Cake Recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g grated or finely chopped carrots
- 200 g ground almonds
- 180 g sugar
- 4 eggs
- 80 g flour
- Grated peel of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon of baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add the ground almonds, lemon peel, and salt, and mix until well combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, flour, and baking powder, and stir until incorporated.
- Preheat your oven to 180ºC (360F) and grease a baking tin with oil or butter.
- Pour the cake mix into the tin and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once the cake has cooled down, decorate with a dusting of icing sugar or grated coconut, if desired
Notes
- Calories: 326
- Fat: 22.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Cholesterol: 93mg
- Sodium: 60mg
- Carbohydrates: 26.6g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugars: 19.7g
- Protein: 9.5g