Carrot Apple Oatmeal Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 1 cup grated apple (peeled)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
3. In another bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, applesauce, eggs, shredded carrots, grated apple, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5. If using, fold in the chopped nuts for added crunch.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

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