Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Healthy Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups whole wheat flour; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 cup honey; 1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 egg whites; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 2 cups carrots, grated; Frosting; 4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 egg whites
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups carrots, grated
Frosting
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 8 inch square cake pan with vegetable cooking spray. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and nutmeg. Mix well.
2
In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat honey, yogurt, oil, egg whites, egg, and vanilla until blended. Fold in carrot. At low speed, beat in flour mixture until smooth. Pour batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack to cool slightly. Turn out onto rack and cool completely.
4
To prepare frosting, at low speed, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread frosting on top of cake. Garnish with nuts.

862

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups whole wheat flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Healthy 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.

Healthy Carrot Cake

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