Healthy No Sugar Carrot Cake: Delicious and Guilt-Free Recipe to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings!
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Delicious and guilt-free recipe to satisfy your sweet cravings!
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, almond flour, applesauce, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added sweetness, you can include a mashed banana or a few dates in the batter.
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Serve with a dollop of Greek yogurt for a delicious treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg