There’s something timeless about carrot cake—the soft crumb, the cozy spices, and that rich, creamy topping. This sugar-free version keeps everything you love but skips the refined sugar, relying on natural sweetness and better-for-you ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the cake:
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 2 cups almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ⅓ cup oil (coconut or olive oil)
- ½ cup sugar-free sweetener (like stevia blend or erythritol)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the sugar-free frosting:
- 200 g cream cheese (softened)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar-free sweetener
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (for texture)
Directions
1. Prep your oven
Preheat to 180°C (350°F). Grease and line an 8-inch cake pan.
2. Mix wet ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, applesauce, oil, sweetener, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add dry ingredients
Stir in almond flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
4. Fold in carrots
Gently mix in the grated carrots and walnuts (if using).
5. Bake
Pour the batter into the pan and bake for 30–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
6. Cool completely
Let the cake cool before frosting—this keeps the frosting from melting.
Make the Frosting
Beat cream cheese, sugar-free sweetener, and vanilla until smooth. Add a little cream if needed for a spreadable texture.
Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
💡 Why You’ll Love It
- No refined sugar ✔️
- Naturally sweet and moist ✔️
- Perfect for low-carb or clean eating ✔️
- Great for meal prep or healthy desserts ✔️
Variations
- Add raisins or dates (if not strictly sugar-free)
- Swap walnuts for pecans
- Make it into muffins for easy snacks
- Add shredded coconut for extra texture
Tips for Best Results
Chill before serving for cleaner slices
Use finely grated carrots for a softer texture
Don’t overmix the batter
Taste your sweetener—adjust to your preference