Description
This HEALTHIER CARROT CAKE – SUGAR FREE is a quick and flavorful treat. Made with gluten-free flour and naturally sweetened, it’s perfect for dessert lovers seeking a delicious, homemade option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups gluten-free flour blend
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup nut milk
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- ½ cup coconut sugar
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 cup shredded carrot, loosely packed
- ¼ cup raisins (optional)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 8 ounces dairy-free cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Grease an 8-inch cake pan and optionally line with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together wet ingredients, including eggs, nut milk, avocado oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and coconut sugar until the mixture is smooth.
- Incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using a hand mixer until no lumps remain.
- Fold in the shredded carrots, raisins, and pecans, if desired.
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and bake for 35 to 37 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely on a cooling rack before frosting.
- For frosting, combine cream cheese, maple syrup, and vanilla in a bowl and stir until smooth.
- Once the cake is cooled, frost it, slice, and serve.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing.
Feel free to customize mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits to your liking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to keep it moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
