Flourless Oat, Carrot & Apple Fruitcake

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Flourless Oat, Carrot & Apple Fruitcake

This hearty fruitcake is a wonderful alternative to traditional holiday bakes. By using blended oats instead of flour and relying on the natural sweetness of carrots and dried fruits, you get a dense, satisfying texture that is completely sugar-free.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (200g) rolled oats, finely blended into a flour-like consistency

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1 cup (240ml) milk (of your choice)

  • 1 medium carrot, finely grated

  • 1 medium apple, grated (adds extra moisture)

  • 9 dried apricots, rinsed with hot water and chopped

  • 4 tbsp raisins, rinsed with hot water

  • 1 tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth)

  • A pinch of salt

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Preparation: Preheat your oven to 180°C. Grease a round cake tin or line it with parchment paper to ensure the cake doesn’t stick.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the blended oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir well to distribute the baking powder evenly.

  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the grated carrot, grated apple, and 1 cup of milk to the dry mixture. Stir until you have a thick, consistent batter.

  4. Fold in Fruit: Gently fold in the chopped apricots and raisins. The hot water rinse helps plump the fruit, making them extra juicy inside the cake.

  5. Rest the Batter: Let the mixture sit for about 10 minutes. This allows the oats to absorb the moisture from the milk and fruit, which helps the cake hold its shape without flour.

  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared tin and smooth the top. Bake for 35–45 minutes. The cake is ready when it is golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  7. Cooling: Allow the cake to cool in the tin for at least 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack. Because there is no flour or sugar, the cake needs this time to “set.”

Pro Tip

For the best flavor, let the cake cool completely before slicing. It tastes even better the next day once the flavors of the apricot and carrot have fully developed!

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