Keto Carrot Cake
Indulge in the rich and satisfying flavors of our Keto Carrot Cake, a low-carb twist on the beloved classic dessert. This moist and delicious cake is made with almond flour, grated carrots, orange peel, walnuts, and a blend of warm spices, all topped with a creamy, sugar-free cream cheese frosting. Perfect for those following a keto or low-carb diet, this cake offers all the taste and texture of traditional carrot cake without the guilt. Enjoy a slice for dessert or a special treat and savor the delightful combination of flavors while staying on track with your health goals.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cup Almond flour
- 3/4 cup Stevia
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 2 tsp Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 1/4 tsp Cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 4 large Eggs
- 6 tbsp Butter
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 tbsp Orange peel
- 1 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecans chopped
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 4 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp Greek yougurt
- 1/2 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, the sweetener, the baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger, nutmeg, and cinnamon. Whisk until well combined.
- Add in the Wet Ingredients: To the dry ingredients, add in the eggs, the butter, the vanilla extract, the shredded carrots, and the orange peel. Mix the ingredients together well with a hand mixer. Add in the chopped walnuts. And mix well.
- Transfer to a pan: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, vanilla extract, the Greek yogurt and powdered sweetener until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the frosting: Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top of the loaf cake. Top with chopped walnuts or pecans if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Slice and serve the Keto Carrot Cake and enjoy the deliciousness of this low carb treat!
Nutrition
Serving: 8gCalories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 8.4gProtein: 13.4gFat: 44.1gSaturated Fat: 17.3gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 401mgFiber: 3.1gSugar: 2.3gCalcium: 141mgIron: 2mg
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