Description
Indulge in a slice of our Healthy Carrot Cake, where moist, spiced goodness meets guilt-free ingredients. With freshly grated carrots, wholesome whole wheat flour, and natural sweeteners, this cake is not only delicious but also nutritious. Topped with a light cream cheese frosting, each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your health.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, mix whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the grated carrots, Greek yogurt, honey or maple syrup, eggs, and vanilla until combined.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped nuts gently.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for about 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: For added flavor, use fresh ground spices. Substitute eggs with flaxseed meal mixed with water if needed. Enhance with optional add-ins like raisins for extra sweetness.