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Carrot Cake Pinwheels

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 10
Suitable For 18+ months

Ingredients

Dough:

  • 200 g carrot (steamed; approx 3 small)
  • 220 g spelt flour (up to 300g - plain flour also works)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 50 g raisins
  • 60 ml olive oil

Spiced Walnut and Raisin Filling:

  • 150 g raisins
  • 60 ml water (boiling)
  • 1/2 whole lemon (juice)
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 60 g walnuts (finely chopped or blended in so they’re safe)

Instructions 

  • Add all of the filling ingredients to a jug (except the walnuts) & leave for 10 mins to soften.
  • In a large bowl mash the carrot with a fork to remove lumps (you can blend if you want it super smooth).
  • Add the remaining dough ingredients & mix to form a ball. It will be sticky, but knead with your hands & it will come together (you may need up to 2 cups of flour if your carrot has a higher water content).
  • Roll the dough on a baking sheet to approx 0.5-1cm thick into a rectangular shape.
  • Preheat the oven to 180c/350f.
  • Blend the filling with a stick blender (or processor) until a thick scoopable paste forms, then stir in the walnuts.
  • Top the dough with the filling, then gently roll into a log, & slice in to 1 inch slices (~ 10 pieces).
  • Add to a lined tray & cook for ~20mins until golden.
  • Allow to cool slightly before serving or topping (we made a coconut topping with 2 Tbsp of plain coconut yogurt, 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil, & 1 tsp of maple syrup).

Storage

Store in a container in the fridge for 5 days, or freeze for up to 2 months.