Description
A healthy twist on the classic carrot cake, made without sugar and flour, packed with wholesome ingredients for a guilt-free dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line four 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted coconut oil, applesauce, erythritol, and vanilla extract until well combined and fluffy.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to retain the cake’s light texture.
- Fold in grated carrots, shredded coconut, and optional walnuts to enhance flavor and texture.
- Divide the batter evenly among the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool in pans on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, beat cream cheese and coconut oil in a bowl until smooth. Add powdered erythritol and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy and creamy.
- Assemble the cake by layering and frosting each cake layer, ensuring a generous amount of frosting between each layer.
- Finish by frosting all around the cake and sprinkling toasted shredded coconut on top for an appealing finish.
Notes
Use extra ripe carrots for enhanced sweetness and moisture. Allow the cake layers to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Healthy
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg