Healthy Carrot Cake

Carrot cake was first made in medieval Europe when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used to provide sweetness and moisture to cakes.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Healthy Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, International Courses: Baked Goods, Dessert Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 150 gram Whole wheat flour
• 50 gram Almond flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 2 unit Eggs
• 0.5 cup Honey
• 0.25 cup Coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 100 gram Walnuts
• 50 gram Raisins
• 200 gram Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease and flour a cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and orange zest until smooth.
10. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 32g11%

Sugars 20g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.