Mediterranean Ginger Carrot Cake (Healthy & Weight-Friendly)
This cake is moist, fragrant, and naturally sweetened with a touch of honey. It uses whole wheat flour, oats, and grated carrots for fiber, while fresh ginger and warm spices add a subtle kick. It’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert without feeling heavy.
🕒 Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Bake: 30–35 minutes
Cool: 10 minutes
Total: 55–60 minutes
🥣 Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1 cup whole wheat flour
½ cup oat flour (or rolled oats blended)
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
Wet Ingredients
2 large eggs
½ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup olive oil (or mild coconut oil)
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Add-ins
1 cup grated carrot
½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
¼ cup raisins or chopped dried apricots (optional)
Optional Topping
Greek yogurt drizzle
Chopped nuts
Light dusting of cinnamon
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat oven
Heat oven to 180°C (350°F)
Line or grease a small 8-inch baking pan
2. Mix dry ingredients
In a bowl, combine flours, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and ginger
3. Mix wet ingredients
Whisk eggs, yogurt, oil, honey, and vanilla until smooth
4. Combine batter
Add dry ingredients to wet, stir gently
Fold in grated carrot, nuts, and dried fruit
5. Bake
Pour into prepared pan
Bake 30–35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean
6. Cool & serve
Let cool 10 minutes
Optional: drizzle yogurt, sprinkle nuts, dust cinnamon
💡 Tips
Use freshly grated carrot for the best texture
Lightly toast nuts for extra aroma
For extra moisture, add 1–2 tbsp orange juice to batter
Perfect with a cup of herbal tea or coffee
❓ Frequently asked questions FAQs
Can I make it vegan?
Yes — replace eggs with flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp water), use plant yogurt, and maple syrup instead of honey.
Can I freeze it?
Yes, whole or sliced — up to 1 month.
Is this suitable for weight loss?
Yes — high fiber, moderate protein from yogurt, healthy fats, naturally sweetened.
Can I make muffins instead?
Absolutely — bake 18–20 minutes at same temperature.
🧮 Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal
Protein: 7 g
Carbs: 28 g
Fat: 10 g
Fiber: 4 g