Better for You Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Better for You Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 ½ cups flour; ½ cup flax seed meal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon; ½ teaspoon allspice; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 1 cup extra light olive oil; 3 cups coarsely grated carrots; 1 cup finely diced peeled apple; 8 ounces cream cheese, not the light kind; 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 2 ¼ cups powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup slivered almonds
1 ½ cups flour
½ cup flax seed meal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
½ teaspoon allspice
¾ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 egg whites
1 ⅓ cups sugar
1 cup extra light olive oil
3 cups coarsely grated carrots
1 cup finely diced peeled apple
8 ounces cream cheese, not the light kind
6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
2 ¼ cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Grind half the almonds; mix with the next seven ingredients.
2
In another bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, and sugar really well.
3
Mix in oil.
4
Fold in the flour mix.
5
Stir in the carrots, apples and the rest of the almonds.
6
Spread into two 9 inch circle pans, greased and lined with parchment paper.
7
Grease the paper too.
8
A 9x13 pan will do too.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean from the middle.
10
Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then put the cakes on racks to finish cooling.
11
For the frosting, beat all the ingredients together.
12
Frost the cake after it's cooled.

2179

kcal

Calories

135

Fat

219

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup slivered almonds, 1 ½ cups flour, ½ cup flax seed meal, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Better for You Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Better for You Carrot Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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