Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of a No Sugar No Flour Carrot Cake—a moist and wholesome dessert that caters to health-conscious individuals without sacrificing taste. Perfect for any celebration, this cake is naturally sweetened with erythritol and applesauce, making it suitable for keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets. With its rich spices and vibrant carrots, each slice promises satisfaction while keeping your dietary goals intact. Whether you’re serving it at birthdays or holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make carrot cake will impress both guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/2 cup coconut flour
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1/2 cup erythritol
- 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
- 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 (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs until frothy. Add melted coconut oil, applesauce, erythritol, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; fold in grated carrots and shredded coconut.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 20–25 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and coconut oil until smooth; add powdered erythritol and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once cooled, layer cakes with frosting in between and on top; garnish with toasted shredded coconut.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg