Low Carb Carrot Cake Slice
Indulge guilt-free with this Low Carb Carrot Cake Slice, a delightful twist on the classic favorite that's perfect for anyone following a keto or low-carb diet. Packed with wholesome almond flour, aromatic spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, and naturally sweetened with erythritol, this moist and tender carrot cake is bursting with flavor and texture. The addition of grated carrots and crunchy walnuts offers a satisfying bite, while the creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting made with powdered erythritol and fresh lemon juice makes each slice irresistibly indulgent. Ready in under an hour and baked to perfection, this recipe is ideal for gatherings or as a treat to savor throughout the week. Enjoy all the taste of traditional carrot cake without sacrificing your carbs!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Almond flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 0.75 cup Erythritol sweetener
- 3 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened almond milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 1.5 cups Grated carrots
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 8 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 cup Powdered erythritol
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and erythritol sweetener until well combined.
In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the almond milk, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Mix until combined.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts into the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together cream cheese, powdered erythritol, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
Once the cake is baked, allow it to cool completely in the pan before spreading the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
Cut the cake into 12 slices and enjoy your low-carb carrot cake slice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3467 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 325.3 g | 417% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.1 g | 610% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1045 mg | 348% | |
| Sodium | 1582 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.0 g | 114% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.7 g | ||
| Protein | 87.6 g | 175% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 1078 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 1246 mg | 27% | |
*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.
