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Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe with Creamy Greek Yogurt Frosting

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A healthier twist on classic carrot cake featuring whole wheat flour, natural sweeteners, and a tangy creamy Greek yogurt frosting. Moist, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour (180g)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce (120ml)
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup (80ml)
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt (full-fat or 2%) (240g)
  • ½ cup powdered sugar (60g)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your cake pan and line with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. Grate the carrots finely using a box grater or food processor.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. In a large bowl, beat eggs with unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients gently with a spatula, stopping as soon as the flour disappears.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots and optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, testing doneness with a toothpick; it should come out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  9. Cool completely on a wire rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour before frosting.
  10. Whisk Greek yogurt with powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and creamy to make the frosting.
  11. Spread the yogurt frosting evenly over the cooled cake and garnish with extra chopped nuts or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.

Notes

Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Use thick Greek yogurt for frosting and add lemon juice to balance sweetness. Chill frosting if too runny. Let cake cool completely before frosting to avoid melting. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour; for dairy-free, use coconut yogurt.

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