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Healthy Carrot Cake: No-Sugar Baking

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful carrot cake made with wholesome ingredients and no added sugar, perfect for a healthy treat.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups fine almond flour
  • ½ cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Wet ingredients

  • 2 cups finely grated fresh carrots (about 3-4 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional nuts

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Frosting

  • 8 oz full-fat Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients, then wet ingredients. Combine and fold in carrots and nuts. Pour into pan and bake 30-35 mins. Cool, then frost.

Notes

Ensure cake is completely cooled before frosting for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Healthy
Keyword: carrot, Gluten-Free, no-sugar