Sugar-Free Carrot Cake
A delightful dessert made with wholesome ingredients like grated carrots and almond flour, perfect for guilt-free indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup almond flour Can be substituted with gluten-free blend if required.
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce Can be substituted with mashed bananas.
- 3/4 cup sugar-free sweetener
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts Optional, for added crunch.
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the grated carrots, almond flour, and sugar-free sweetener.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, unsweetened applesauce, and alcohol-free vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well integrated.
- Add baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg to the mixture, combining thoroughly.
- If you like a bit of crunch, fold in the optional chopped nuts.
- Transfer the batter to a greased and floured cake pan.
Baking
- Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before serving.
Notes
To serve, consider adding a light dusting of powdered sugar or a drizzle of sugar-free icing on top. Pair with fresh fruit or a dollop of sugar-free whipped cream.