Ingredients:
1 tsp baking powder
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup diced apples
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or additional all-purpose flour)
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup (or 3/4 cup sugar)
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk or orange juice (for added moisture)
PREPARATION:
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square cake pan.
Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the vegetable oil (or melted butter), honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
Combine Ingredients: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Add the milk or orange juice to adjust the consistency if the batter seems too thick.
Add Carrots and Fruits: Fold in the grated carrots, diced apples, raisins, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve as is, or with a light dusting of powdered sugar on top.
Enjoy.