Skinny Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Skinny Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium carrots; 1/2 cup sugar; 3 eggs; 3/4 cup sunflower oil; 1 2/3 cup self-rising flour; A pinch of baking powder; 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice; 2 tsp. fat-free milk; For the creamy topping:; 2/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt; 5 oz. Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese; Zest of 1 orange and juice to sweeten; 1 tsp. honey

Servings: persons

3 medium carrots
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
3/4 cup sunflower oil
1 2/3 cup self-rising flour
A pinch of baking powder
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
2 tsp. fat-free milk
For the creamy topping:
2/3 cup 0% fat Greek yogurt
5 oz. Philadelphia Light Cream Cheese
Zest of 1 orange and juice to sweeten
1 tsp. honey

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0F. Line an 8 x 12 pan with parchment paper. Grate the carrots into a bowl.
2
Using a hand-held mixer, beat together the sugar and eggs until light and creamy. Beat in the oil. Then, with a large metal spoon, fold in the flour, baking powder, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir in the carrots and milk.
3
Pour the mixture into the pan, and bake for 35-40 minutes. Leave to cool in the pan for 5 minutes, before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
4
In a serving bowl, mix together the yogurt, cream cheese, orange zest and juice, and honey. Cut the cake into 30 even squares, and serve with a spoonful of the creamy topping.
5
Smart tip: These yummy cake squares can be frozen, so you can defrost just a couple each week for a sweet fast-day treat.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium carrots, 1/2 cup sugar, 3 eggs, 3/4 cup sunflower oil, and more.

Yes, Skinny 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.

Skinny Carrot Cake

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