No Sugar No Flour Carrot Cake

• 總時間: 35 minutes

食材

2 cups grated carrots

1 cup almond flour

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 eggs

1/3 cup maple syrup or honey (optional if you want a little sweetness)

1 tsp vanilla extract

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp nutmeg

Pinch of salt

1/2 cup chopped walnuts or raisins (optional)

步驟

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease or line an 8-inch cake pan.

In one bowl, whisk eggs, applesauce, vanilla, and maple syrup/honey if using.

In another bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Combine wet and dry ingredients.

Fold in grated carrots and optional walnuts/raisins.

Pour batter into the pan.

Bake for 30–40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let cool before slicing.

Dust with a little powdered sweetener or cinnamon if desired.

Optional Healthy Frosting

Mix together:

Greek yogurt or cream cheese

A little honey/maple syrup

Vanilla extract

Spread on cooled cake.

Tips

Finely grate the carrots for a softer texture.

Almond flour keeps it moist but delicate, so let the cake cool fully before cutting.

Add chopped pecans, coconut, or orange zest for extra flavor.