Healthy Carrot Cake
This healthy carrot cake is moist, naturally sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and Greek yogurt. Perfect for any diet, this recipe can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan-friendly.
Ingredients
- ✅ Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups whole wheat flour or almond/oat flour for gluten-free
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ✅ Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup maple syrup or honey
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt or applesauce
- ½ cup coconut oil or olive oil
- 2 large eggs or flax eggs for vegan
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ✅ Add-ins:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
- ¼ cup raisins or shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9-inch cake pan with parchment paper.
- 2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- 3️⃣ In another bowl, mix maple syrup, Greek yogurt, oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
- 4️⃣ Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring gently.
- 5️⃣ Fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins (if using).
- 6️⃣ Pour batter into the cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 7️⃣ Let cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use almond or oat flour.
- Make it vegan by substituting flax eggs and using dairy-free yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months.