Fat Free Pineapple Carrot Snack Cake
Indulge guilt-free with this moist and flavorful Fat Free Pineapple Carrot Snack Cake, a wholesome treat that’s bursting with natural sweetness and hearty textures. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe pairs juicy crushed pineapple and grated carrots with a base of unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup for a cake that’s light, nutritious, and entirely oil-free. Optional add-ins like raisins and walnuts add delightful bursts of flavor and crunch, while the simple preparation makes it easy to whip up in under an hour. Whether enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, midday snack, or after-dinner dessert, this low-fat snack cake is a perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Great for anyone seeking a dairy-free, fat-free, and delicious homemade treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cups crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
- 0.5 cups maple syrup
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cups grated carrot
- 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cups chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, crushed pineapple with its juice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the grated carrot, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Slice into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1757 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 23.0 g | 29% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.6 g | 13% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2854 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 377.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 202.2 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 199 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 12.4 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 1643 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
