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Light Carrot Cake, suitable for diets: a delicious Sugar-Free Carrot Cake.

Who can resist the irresistible taste of a good carrot cake? But if you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet or reduce your sugar intake, you might be concerned about indulging in this tempting dessert. Don’t worry, we have the perfect solution for you! We can make a delicious and sweet sugar-free carrot cake that is light and suitable for all types of weight-loss diets. Don’t miss out on this fantastic recipe to treat yourself with this popular sweet delight.

Carrot cake is a classic in pastry, but like the majority of pastry recipes, they often use a lot of sugar, making them high in calories. However, with a few modifications, you can transform this delight into a lighter and healthier version without sacrificing taste. Instead of using refined sugar, we will use natural ingredients that will provide the necessary sweetness to our recipe.

The key to a light carrot cake, suitable for weight-loss diets without using sugar, lies in choosing the right ingredients. For example, we can replace refined sugar with natural sweeteners such as stevia or agave syrup. These sweeteners have a lower impact on blood sugar levels and still allow us to enjoy a flavorful dessert. Alternatively, we can omit the sugar altogether, as we will do in our recipe, since carrots have a natural sweetness. To add a touch of sweetness, we will use dates, which are not only delicious but also very healthy. We will also use whole wheat flour instead of white flour to increase the fiber content and keep us fuller for longer.

Light and Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

To make a light and sugar-free carrot cake, we will prepare the batter using two types of flour: whole wheat flour and almond flour. In addition to grated carrots, spices, and eggs. We will use almond milk instead of regular milk, and for the oil, we will use coconut oil.

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First, we will mix the dry ingredients in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another. Then, we will gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while stirring to incorporate them. In no time, our cake batter will be ready. Now, it’s time to bake it.

At this point, we can either enjoy a spectacular and healthy carrot cake, which is light and nutritious on its own, or we can finish it with a light glaze. For the glaze, if you choose to add it, we will use low-fat cream cheese, honey to sweeten (or any other sugar-free sweetener of your choice), and a bit of orange zest for flavor.

Simply mix these ingredients, cut the cake in half lengthwise, and fill it with this delicious cream. And there you have it, our light and sugar-free carrot cake is ready to be enjoyed.

Now, let’s see the recipe step by step.

Carrot Cake or Sugar-Free Carrot Cake Recipe

Jade
A fabulous recipe to indulge in this sweet treat in a healthy way.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g grated carrots
  • 120 g whole wheat flour
  • 120 g almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • 60 ml melted coconut oil
  • 100 g pitted dates
  • 60 ml unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the frosting (optional):

  • 250 g low-fat cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions
 

  • First, preheat the oven while we prepare the batter.
    In a large bowl, add the whole wheat flour and almond flour, previously sifted. Also, add the baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs. Add the melted coconut oil, soaked dates, almond milk, and vanilla extract. Use a blender to mix well and blend the dates until you get a smooth mixture.
  • In the bowl with the dry ingredients, gradually add the mixture from the other bowl. Mix until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Add the grated carrots and finely chopped walnuts, and continue mixing.
    Pour the batter into a greased cake mold and bake for about 35 minutes at 180°C (350°F). After that time, check if the cake is done by inserting a toothpick into the center and making sure it comes out clean.

Now, let's move on to the frosting.

  • Wait for the cake to cool down, then slice it in half lengthwise. We're going to prepare the frosting to fill our sugar-free carrot cake. In a bowl, add the cream cheese, honey (or sugar-free sweetener), and orange zest. Beat until you get a smooth and creamy texture, then use it to fill the cake. You can also cover the cake with the same mixture.
Keyword Carrot cake, healthy sweets, Light pastries, Sugar-Free Carrot Cake, Sugar-Free pastries
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