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Healthy Carrot Cake

Moist Healthy Carrot Cake with Creamy Frosting Delight

This Healthy Carrot Cake is a deliciously moist dessert made with wholesome ingredients, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
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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: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Oat Flour Ensure it's gluten-free certified if needed.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 0.5 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger
  • 0.5 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp Sea Salt Balances out the sweetness.
  • 3 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture.
  • 0.5 cup Maple Syrup Natural sweetener.
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Oil Melted; can substitute with neutral oil.
  • 0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Contributes to a rich texture.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best taste.
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Fresh and finely grated.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Neufchatel Cheese Softened, lower-fat alternative to cream cheese.
  • 0.25 cup Additional Greek Yogurt Helps create a light frosting.
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup Sweetens the frosting naturally.
  • a pinch Sea Salt Enhances the flavors.

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Handheld mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Carrot Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil or non-stick spray.
  2. Grate enough fresh carrots to yield about 2 cups and place them into a large mixing bowl.
  3. In the mixing bowl, crack in the eggs, add maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt. Mix until there are no lumps.
  5. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes. Check for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Remove the cake from the oven and cool on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.
  8. In a mixing bowl, combine Neufchatel cheese, additional Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and sea salt. Beat until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cake and serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. Consider adding walnuts or raisins for added texture.

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