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Healthy Carrot Cake with Greek Yogurt Frosting Recipe

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This Healthy Carrot Cake recipe offers a wholesome twist on the classic favorite, using whole wheat pastry flour, natural sweeteners like pure maple syrup, and a light Greek yogurt frosting. Perfectly moist and flavorful with grated carrots, warm spices, and raisins, this cake is a nutritious dessert option that doesn't compromise on taste.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

For The Carrot Cake:

  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅔ cup pure maple syrup
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ⅓ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 cups carrots, about 3 medium, grated
  • ½ cup raisins

For The Frosting:

  • 1 ½ cups plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and generously coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with coconut oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium mixing bowl, combine whole wheat pastry flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, sea salt, and ground cloves. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices and set aside.
  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, plain Greek yogurt, and unsweetened almond milk until smooth and well combined.
  4. Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and gently stir until just incorporated. If the batter feels too thick, add up to ¼ cup more almond milk to reach a thin, pourable consistency. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Add Carrots and Raisins: Fold in the grated carrots and raisins carefully, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
  6. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Oven times may vary slightly.
  7. Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely to room temperature before adding frosting.
  8. Prepare the Frosting: In a small bowl, stir together plain Greek yogurt, pure maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  9. Frost and Set: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled carrot cake and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the frosting set.
  10. Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature for a healthy, delicious treat.

Notes

  • Use whole wheat pastry flour for a lighter texture compared to regular whole wheat flour.
  • The batter consistency should be pourable but not watery; adjust almond milk accordingly.
  • Allow the cake to cool fully before frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
  • Refrigerate frosted cake to help the yogurt frosting set properly.
  • You can substitute raisins with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
  • This cake can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://recipesvibe.com/healthy-carrot-cake-with-greek-yogurt-frosting-recipe/