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Carrot Cake

Deliciously Healthy Carrot Cake That Everyone Will Love

This Healthy Carrot Cake combines wholesome ingredients with classic flavors, resulting in a delightful gluten-free dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2-3 large Carrots grated
  • 3 pcs Eggs
  • 0.5 cup Maple Syrup honey can be substituted
  • 0.33 cup Coconut Oil melted, can substitute with avocado oil
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat recommended
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 1.5 cups Oat Flour gluten-free
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ginger
  • 0.25 tsp Nutmeg
  • 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Neufchâtel Cheese can substitute with cream cheese
  • 0.5 cup Greek Yogurt full-fat recommended
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1 pinch Salt

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • baking pan
  • grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Carrot Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate 2-3 large carrots until you have about 2 cups of fresh, fine shreds.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 eggs, ½ cup of maple syrup, ⅓ cup of melted coconut oil, ½ cup of Greek yogurt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Combine 1 ½ cups of oat flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, ½ teaspoon of ginger, ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg, and ½ teaspoon of sea salt in another bowl.
  5. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes.
  8. Prepare the frosting by mixing 8 ounces of Neufchâtel cheese, ½ cup of Greek yogurt, ¼ cup of maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cake and slice it into pieces before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent tearing. Use a box grater for even carrot shreds, and keep an eye on the bake time to avoid overbaking.

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