Dessert for 2

Carrot Date Cake

Name: Carrot Date Cake
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup carrots; 5 dates; 1/4 cup agave; 1/2 cup water; 1 generous inch of cinnamon; 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar; 2/3 cup flour; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1 few tablespoons raisins and chopped walnuts (optional)

$6.85for 460 minServes 2

Carrots and dates sweeten this small oil-free cake, which bakes with cinnamon, raisins, and walnuts.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Dried fruit and raisins, 5.5 oz$0.45/oz typical	5.5 oz	$2.48Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$3.43

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)VinegarFlourBaking powder and soda

Not included in the cost.

60 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Desserts

Typical price

$1.71 per serving$6.85 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup carrots
5 dates
1/4 cup agave
1/2 cup water
1 generous inch of cinnamon
1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar
2/3 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 few tablespoons raisins and chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a small 6-inch baking pan with cooking oil.
Soak the dates in the water for 5 minutes, then blend them with the carrots, agave, cinnamon, and vinegar.
Stir the flour and baking powder together in a bowl.
Fold the carrot mixture into the flour mixture, then stir in the raisins and walnuts if using.
Spread the batter in the pan and bake for 30 minutes, until the center is firm.
Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes before cutting.