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Carrot Cake Banana Cottage Cheese Baked Donut Cake topped with frosting and nuts

Carrot Cake Banana Cottage Cheese Baked Donut Cake

A delicious and healthy baked donut cake combining ripe bananas, cottage cheese, and shredded carrots, sweetened with honey and flavored with warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Total Time 49 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 pieces eggs
  • 1 ripe banana Make sure your banana is ripe for maximum sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup honey Adds natural sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Grate finely for better blending.
  • 1 1/4 cups flour Whole wheat flour can be used for added nutrition.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a round pan.
  2. In a blender, blend together the cottage cheese, eggs, banana, honey, and vanilla until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, and gently fold in the shredded carrots.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the greased pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake for 28 to 34 minutes or until the cake is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  3. Allow the cake to cool before slicing.

Notes

This cake can be served warm or at room temperature. You can slice it into wedges and enjoy it on its own, or you can top it with some yogurt or a light drizzle of honey. It pairs well with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful afternoon snack. To store, keep it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days, refrigerate for up to a week, or freeze for up to three months.