Diabetic Carrot Cake Recipe
This diabetic carrot cake recipe uses whole wheat flour and a sugar substitute to create a healthier dessert. It’s packed with grated carrots, walnuts, and warm spices, providing a moist texture and rich flavor. Top with a light cream cheese frosting for a delicious treat!
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Electric mixer (optional, but helpful)
- Cake pan (9-inch round)
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup stevia or erythritol
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated carrots
- ¼ cup crushed walnuts or pecans optional.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz reduced-fat cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons stevia or erythritol
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparing the Cake:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce, stevia or erythritol, and eggs. Beat well until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and optional nuts.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Preparing the Frosting:
- Blend Ingredients: In a medium bowl, beat the reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetener: Gradually add stevia or erythritol, and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined.
- Frost Cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top and sides.
Notes
If you prefer a sweeter cake, you can adjust the sweetness by adding a little more erythritol or another suitable sweetener.
Also, consider adding a few raisins for a bit of natural sweetness, but remember that they will add to the carb count.