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Healthier Carrot Cake (Naturally Sweetened + Whole Grain)
A healthier version of carrot cake - naturally sweetened with honey, applesauce, and pineapple, made with 100% whole grains, and topped with honey cream cheese frosting.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Cake:
2
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9 square pan with foil and grease the foil.
3
In a large bowl combine flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
ground cinnamon2 teaspoons
4
In a separate bowl combine coconut oil, honey, applesauce, eggs, and vanilla extract. Whisk vigorously to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is combined, being careful not to over mix. Add carrots, walnuts, and pineapple and stir until combined, again being careful not to over mix (that could lead to the cake being tough).
eggs2cup chopped walnuts1/3chopped walnuts (for topping (optional))3 tablespoons
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Pour the batter in the prepared pan. Bake for approximately ⏱️ 25-30 minutes, until the top springs back when you touch it, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Place the pan on a wire rack to cool completely.
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Frosting:
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Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat heavy cream until soft peaks form. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, honey and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add whipped cream to cream cheese and briefly beat on high until combined and slightly thickened (don't beat it too long or the cream could thicken too much). Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle with chopped walnuts. I cover the cake and refrigerate it to allow the frosting to firm up.
cream cheese (room temperature (I used organic))4 ouncescup chopped walnuts1/3chopped walnuts (for topping (optional))3 tablespoons
Nutrition Facts
calories
286 kcal
serving Size
1 serving
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