Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of a No Sugar No Flour Carrot Cake, a guilt-free dessert that delights your senses while nourishing your body. This healthy cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to cozy weekend treats. Crafted with wholesome almond and coconut flour, it offers a delightful texture and flavor without the guilt of added sugars. Sweetened naturally with erythritol and applesauce, every bite is moist and rich, topped off with a luscious cream cheese frosting that makes this cake truly irresistible. Enjoy this versatile dessert that fits seamlessly into keto and gluten-free lifestyles!
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup erythritol (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare four 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and combine with melted coconut oil, applesauce, erythritol, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just mixed; fold in grated carrots and shredded coconut.
- Divide the batter among prepared pans and bake for 20–25 minutes. Allow to cool before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg