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Healthy Carrot Cake: No-Sugar Baking

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 slices
Calories 350
A moist and flavorful carrot cake made with almond and oat flours, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with a creamy Greek yogurt frosting.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1.5 cups fine almond flour
  • 0.5 cup oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon sea salt

Wet ingredients

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

Optional nuts

  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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 in one bowl and wet ingredients in another, then combine.
  • Fold in grated carrots and nuts, then pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Cool completely, then spread frosting over the cake.

Notes

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