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Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

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A healthy and delicious carrot cake made with wholesome ingredients like oat flour, Greek yogurt, and natural sweeteners. This cake is moist, flavorful, and complemented by a creamy Neufchatel cheese frosting, offering a nutritious twist on a classic favorite.

Ingredients

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Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 2–3 large carrots, do not pack)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (any %)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups oat flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Frosting Ingredients

  • 8 oz Neufchatel cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease the sides and bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan with coconut oil or cooking spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the cake. Set aside.
  2. Grate Carrots: Grate 2-3 large carrots to yield 2 lightly packed cups. Place the grated carrots into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: Add the eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract to the bowl with the carrots. Use a handheld mixer to blend everything until well combined.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, stir together the oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and sea salt until no lumps remain.
  5. Mix Batter: Pour the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients bowl and blend with a handheld mixer until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated, taking care not to overmix.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cake has risen nicely and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes in the pan.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: While the cake cools, beat together the softened Neufchatel cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt in a mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Keep the frosting at room temperature until ready to use.
  9. Frost and Serve: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

  • Use fresh carrots and measure them lightly packed for best texture.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake moist and tender.
  • The cake is best served within 2-3 days and stored in the refrigerator.
  • Neufchatel cheese can be substituted with cream cheese if unavailable, but it has slightly higher fat content.
  • You can add chopped walnuts or raisins to the batter for extra texture and flavor if desired.

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