Apple and Carrot Wheat Cake

Kathy Anderson

This is a cake I have made for my husband Jeff for over 50 years. He said "this is a favorite snack when I'm hankering for a sweet carb and a quick energy boost but I also want something hearty and healthy. This cake got me through some stressful medical school and internship days."

1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup canola oil
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (like Bob's Red Mill)
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 cup finely grated carrots
1 cup grated apples
1/3 cup nuts (slivered almonds, walnuts or pecans)
1/2-2/3 cup unsweetened muesli cereal or granola
1/4 cup raisins

Grease an 8 x 8 inch pan and preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Mix the sugars, oil, eggs, salt, cinnamon, and buttermilk together until thoroughly blended. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into greased pan and bake for about 20-25 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.