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Healthy Carrot Cake

Deliciously Healthy Carrot Cake That'll Wow Your Taste Buds

Enjoy this Healthy Carrot Cake featuring oat flour and Greek yogurt for a guilt-free dessert that's perfect for any time.
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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: Healthy
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 large Grated Carrots Coarsely grated for the best texture.
  • 2 Eggs Flax eggs may work as a substitute but were not tested.
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup Acts as a natural sweetener; honey can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Can be replaced with neutral cooking oils.
  • 1 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Do not substitute with applesauce as it alters results.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract for best results.
  • 1 cup Oat Flour Ensure it is certified gluten-free for gluten-free diet.
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder Essential for texture.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Essential for texture.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Imparts classic carrot cake flavors.
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger Imparts classic carrot cake flavors.
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg Imparts classic carrot cake flavors.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Neufchâtel Cheese Can substitute with regular cream cheese.
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Ensures a lighter alternative to traditional frosting.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Used as a sweetener.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking Pan
  • whisk
  • grater

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Healthy Carrot Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Grate 2-3 large carrots into a mixing bowl.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the grated carrots and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  5. In another bowl, combine oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger, cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt and whisk thoroughly.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just blended.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool the cake in the pan for about 30 minutes before frosting.
  9. Beat Neufchâtel cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt in a bowl until smooth for the frosting.
  10. Frost the cooled cake and serve slightly chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting to prevent tearing. For added texture, fold in ½ cup of crushed walnuts or pecans. If using raisins, soak them in hot water to soften before adding to the batter.

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