Description
A delightful twist on the classic carrot cake, this healthier version is moist and flavorful, made with wholesome ingredients like Greek yogurt and oat flour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups oat flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 8 oz Neufchatel cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- Pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Grate fresh carrots and combine them with eggs, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Mix the oat flour with baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and sea salt in a separate bowl.
- Combine the dry mixture into the wet ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Cool the cake completely in the pan before frosting.
- Prepare the frosting by mixing softened Neufchatel cheese, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and a pinch of sea salt until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
For added texture and flavor, consider adding nuts or coconut flakes on top of the frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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