Description
This delicious carrot cake is made without sugar and flour, perfect for a healthier dessert option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, almond flour, applesauce, maple syrup, eggs, baking powder, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include raisins or shredded coconut.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg