Indulge in the beloved classic carrot cake flavour reimagined for the keto lifestyle. This sugar-free and low-carb Keto Carrot Cake delivers all the comforting taste of traditional carrot cake without the guilt. Perfect for those craving a slice of nostalgia without straying from their health goals.
Keto Carrot Cake
Recipe By Ketology
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Cooking Time
40 min
Difficulty
Med
Serves
8
Calories
300
Ingredients
- For the Cake
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut flour
- 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- For the Frosting
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or to taste
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) with grease and flour (with coconut flour) for two 8-inch round cake pans.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- 3. In another bowl, beat the eggs, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- 4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until combined. Fold in the grated carrots and optional nuts.
- 5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- 6. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add powdered erythritol and vanilla extract, beating until creamy and spreadable.
- 7. Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake
- 8. Decorate with additional nuts if desired.
- 9. Enjoy a slice of this delightful keto carrot cake as a perfect end to any meal or as a special treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
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