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Healthy Carrot Cake

Deliciously Moist Healthy Carrot Cake You’ll Crave!

This Healthy Carrot Cake is a guilt-free dessert using wholesome ingredients like oat flour and Greek yogurt, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots Can substitute with grated sweet potatoes or squeezed zucchini.
  • 3 Eggs No tested substitutes recommended, but flax eggs may work.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Honey is a great alternative.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil or any neutral oil.
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Opt for full-fat and avoid substituting with applesauce.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract for best results.
  • 1 1/2 cups Oat Flour Do not substitute with almond or coconut flour.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Infuse warmth and depth.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Neufchatel Cheese Regular cream cheese can substitute if needed.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Keep it full-fat for best consistency.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can be adjusted to taste.
  • a pinch Salt Balances sweetness in the frosting.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Handheld mixer
  • baking pan
  • Grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease the 8x8 baking pan with coconut oil, lining the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Grate fresh carrots until you have about two cups and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix in eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract thoroughly using a handheld mixer.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt.
  5. Pour dry ingredients into the wet mixture and fold together gently until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20-25 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for about 30 minutes.
  8. Prepare the frosting by blending Neufchatel cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  9. Frost the cake with the creamy Neufchatel frosting and serve or refrigerate for later.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent tearing.

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