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Healthy Carrot Cake

Deliciously Healthy Carrot Cake That Tastes Guilt-Free

This Healthy Carrot Cake is packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Use 2-3 large carrots to yield.
  • 3 large Eggs Flax eggs can work for 1-2 eggs but not all.
  • ½ cup Maple Syrup Honey can be used as an alternative.
  • ⅓ cup Coconut Oil Can substitute with any neutral oil.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Full fat preferred for richer frosting.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is recommended.
  • 1½ cups Oat Flour Store-bought or homemade is valid.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Regular baking powder is necessary.
  • ½ teaspoon Baking Soda Keep as per recipe.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Can substitute with pumpkin pie spice.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Maintain quantity specified.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Neufchatel Cheese Can substitute with low-fat or regular cream cheese.
  • ½ cup Additional Greek Yogurt Substitutions are not recommended.
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup Maintain specified amount.
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowls
  • 8-inch baking pan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Carrot Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate 2-3 large carrots to yield approximately 2 cups of shredded carrot and place them in a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 3 large eggs, ½ cup maple syrup, ⅓ cup melted coconut oil, 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups oat flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and a pinch of sea salt.
  5. Gently pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
  8. Prepare the frosting by beating together 8 ounces Neufchatel cheese, ½ cup additional Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
  9. Once the cake is cooled, frost the top with the frosting using a spatula.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent tearing. For texture, fold in crushed walnuts or pecans if desired.

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