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    Published: Mar 27, 2021 ยท Modified: Mar 27, 2021 by Nicoletta ยท 22 Comments

    Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour

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    Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour

    In this delicious cake, kamut flour combines with almond flour, carrots, vegetable oil, and simple pantry ingredients. The result is a cake with a tender texture and a delightful flavor. Not your average carrot cake, this Italian-style "torta di carote" is easy, unembellished, and perfect from breakfast to dessert.

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    Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour-slice in the plate with fork-cake in background

    Kamut flour

    To explain, the proper name of kamut flour is Khorasan wheat, an ancient grain, always organically grown. Other than being an excellent source of protein, fiber, zinc, phosphorus, magnesium, vitamin B1, vitamin B3, kamut is also high in many minerals.

    As a matter of fact, kamut is not gluten-free, therefore it isnโ€™t recommended for people with gluten intolerance or those who suffer from celiac disease. That being said, it has less gluten and is much easier to digest.

    The ingredient list

    • carrots, I used 6 small carrots
    • eggs, we only use organic free-range eggs
    • cane sugar, or coconut sugar
    • vegetable oil, any kind, I used peanut oil
    • pure vanilla extract
    • orange juice/zest or orange liqueur
    • kamut flour, you could replace with all-purpose flour
    • almond flour or ground almonds (hazelnut flour would work well, too)
    • cinnamon
    • salt
    • baking powder
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    Let's make it together

    • In a bowl, add the sugar and one egg at a time, whisking until the mixture is foamy and fluffy.
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    • Then, add the oil, vanilla extract, orange juice or orange liqueur, and orange zest. Mix to blend. After, add the shredded carrots and stir.
    • Lastly, in another bowl, mix the kamut and almond flours with the salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until combined.
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    • Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour-baked cake in a pan
    • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and place on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
    • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
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    Carrot Cake and Easter

    In Italy, carrot cake and Easter do not necessarily go hand in hand. 'Torta di carote' is something we regularly make, throughout the year. A simple cake for kids and grown-ups to enjoy mostly for breakfast or snack time (merenda).

    Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour-slice in the plate with fork-cake in background-top view

    How to dress it up

    That does not mean though, that we cannot dress it up to sit on an Easter table. Italians like to finish their cakes with a simple dusting of icing sugar. However, this not-so-sweet cake would benefit from a light glaze, or icing. Also, imagine cutting it in half and spreading a cream cheese icing inside. Sounds delicious, right?

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    The kamut flour gives a lovely amber color, a delightful tender crumb, and a sweet and hazelnutty flavor that combines perfectly with the almond flour and the sweetness of the carrots. Hope you give this flour, and also this cake, a try.

    Enjoy! Buona Pasqua! Happy Easter!

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    Simple Carrot Almond Cake with Kamut Flour


    ★★★★★

    5 from 8 reviews

    • Author: Nicoletta
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 35 minutes
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
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    Description

    In this delicious cake, kamut flour combines with almond flour, carrots, vegetable oil, and simple pantry ingredients. The result is a cake with a tender texture and a delightful flavor. Not your average carrot cake, this Italian-style "torta di carote" is easy, unembellished, and perfect from breakfast to dessert.


    Ingredients

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    • 200 g carrots, about 6 small
    • 3 large eggs
    • 130 g cane or coconut sugar
    • 90 g vegetable oil, any kind
    • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
    • 1 Tbsp orange juice and zest, or orange liqueur
    • 180 g kamut flour, or all-purpose flour
    • 80 g almond flour
    • ¼ tsp cinnamon
    • pinch of salt
    • 1 Tbsp (½ packet) baking powder

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350ยฐF (180ยฐC). Grease a 9 inch round baking pan.
    2. Peel the carrots, chop them, and add them to a food processor. Blend until finely shredded.
    3. In a bowl, add the sugar and one egg at a time, whisking until the mixture is foamy and fluffy.
    4. Then, add the oil, vanilla extract, orange juice or orange liqueur, and orange zest. Mix until incorporated.
    5. After, add the shredded carrots and stir.
    6. Lastly, in another bowl, mix the kamut and almond flours with the salt, cinnamon, and baking powder. Add this flour mixture to the wet mixture. Stir gently with a spatula until combined.
    7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and place on the middle rack of the preheated oven.
    8. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester or skewer inserted in the center comes out clean.
    9. Take out of the oven, let cool on a rack, then unmold.

    Notes

    In pure Italian fashion, you can simply sprinkle the top with icing sugar. Or, you could add a light glaze, or you could cut the cake in half and fill it with cream cheese icing.

    It stays moist for a few days and it is perfect at breakfast and also as light dessert.

    The cake freezes well, wrapped in plastic.ย 

    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Italian

    Keywords: carrots, almond flour, kamut flour, easy, dessert, Italian, carrot cake. easter

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    1. Ramya says

      March 29, 2021 at 7:22 am

      will be making this soon i never had carrot almond flour cake with kamut flour before perfect for my birthday on 19 September will dm you guys if i make this and let you guys know how it goes Thanks Ramya

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 02, 2021 at 10:19 am

        Thanks, Ramya! This will make a great birthday cake!!

        Reply
    2. Cooking with Carbs says

      April 07, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      This cake looks great! I just recently made a nut-free carrot cake, but this version looks every bit as delicious. I tend to use all-purpose flour, so it's great to learn more about kamut flour from your post. I appreciate the side by side setup photos as well. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicoletta says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:18 pm

        You can replace the kamut flour with all purpose flour, but if you want to try a healthier flour, give kamut a try. Thank you!

        Reply
    3. Enriqueta E Lemoine says

      April 07, 2021 at 12:32 pm

      The simpler, the better! This Italian carrot cake looks so, so yummy. I'm doing my best to follow a gluten-free diet, so I think I would substitute the kamut with gf all-purpose flour.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicoletta says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:19 pm

        Thanks so much! Italian cakes are simple yet delicious ๐Ÿ˜‰ . Yes, you can try with a gf flour, hope you like it!

        Reply
    4. Colleen says

      April 07, 2021 at 5:02 pm

      I am excited to try this version of a carrot cake! It looks perfect for breakfast or coffee time and I like that it isn't too sweet. Thanks for sharing!

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicoletta says

        April 07, 2021 at 5:17 pm

        It is indeed perfect for breakfast! You know, Italian cakes are not too sweet and very simple. Thank you! Excited for you to try!

        Reply
    5. Adriana Lopez says

      April 09, 2021 at 6:52 pm

      Wow, this carrot cake, I bet, melts in your mouth. I love the fact that you used almond flour great spin on a classic carrot cake.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicoletta says

        April 11, 2021 at 7:01 am

        Thank you! Yes, the texture is amazing. Kamut and almond flours compliment each other so well!

        Reply
    6. Aleta says

      April 10, 2021 at 2:44 pm

      Carrot cake is my #1 favourite cake of all time, but I have never seen it done like this. I absolutely love that is it naturally sweetened and without icing - it doesn't even need it! Thanks for such a great recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 11, 2021 at 7:00 am

        I am one of those people that don't like icings/frostings/fondants, so for me these cakes are quite the norm ๐Ÿ˜‰ . It is just sweet enough. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    7. Erin says

      April 11, 2021 at 6:11 am

      Ooh, interesting! Kamut is one of the few grains I've never baked with. I need to try this cake soon!

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 11, 2021 at 6:57 am

        Kamut is truly an amazing grain. If not my cake, I highly recommend you try baking something with kamut flour soon!

        Reply
    8. kushigalu says

      April 11, 2021 at 9:19 am

      Never heard or tried kamut flour before. Sounds interesting plus love the cake combo. Pinned to try your recipe soon.

      ★★★★★

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      • Nicoletta says

        April 13, 2021 at 7:28 am

        Hope you do, it's really simple and still delicious. Thank you!

        Reply
    9. Amy says

      April 11, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      I can't wait to enjoy this carrot cake with my afternoon tea. I have been baking with almond flour lately so I can't wait to try this recipe.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 13, 2021 at 7:29 am

        It is perfect accompanied by a cup of tea! Looking forward to your feedback!

        Reply
    10. Nicole says

      April 11, 2021 at 2:30 pm

      I'm such a sucker for carrot cake and will eat it in all its forms. I've never baked with kamut flour before so I'm quite intrigued. The way you've described the texture and flavour it lends makes we want to try this even more!

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 13, 2021 at 7:31 am

        It's very different from a common North American carrot cake, I'd highly recommend it for a change. Also, the kamut flour is quite intriguing!

        Reply
    11. Cathleen says

      April 12, 2021 at 2:42 pm

      This cake is definitely on my to-do list. I am drooling over this, thanks so much for the recipe ๐Ÿ™‚

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Nicoletta says

        April 13, 2021 at 7:32 am

        Happy to hear! It's a wonderful cake, hope to hear your feedback soon!

        Reply

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