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Moist Healthy Carrot Cake

Moist Healthy Carrot Cake for Guilt-Free Indulgence

This Moist Healthy Carrot Cake offers a guilt-free indulgence, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without compromising health.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups grated carrots about 2-3 large carrots yield this amount
  • 2 eggs or substitute with flax eggs for an egg-free option
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup acts as a natural sweetener
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil can be substituted with any neutral oil
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt full-fat recommended for optimal flavor
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract use pure for the best aroma
  • 1 1/2 cups oat flour ensure gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg a pinch
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt balances sweetness
For the Frosting
  • 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese a lower-fat alternative to cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup additional Greek yogurt adds creaminess to frosting
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup for natural sweetness

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan with coconut oil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine grated carrots, eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract. Whisk until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, nutmeg, and sea salt.
  4. Gently fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a mixing bowl, beat Neufchatel cheese, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup until smooth to prepare the frosting.
  8. Once the cake is cooled, spread the frosting generously on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cool completely before frosting to prevent melting. For best results, use a kitchen scale to measure ingredients accurately. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze individual slices for 3 months.

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