5 Minute Carrot Cake
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5 Minute Carrot Cake
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A gluten free, lower calorie Carrot Cake made in the microwave. This cake uses applesauce instead of oil and oat flour instead of wheat flour. I use whipped cream cheese frosting but you can also make a lower calorie version from fat free cream cheese and Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oat flour
- 1 tbsp protein powder vanilla
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp ginger
- ⅛ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tbsp egg white
- ½ tsp vanilla
- 2 tbsp carrot grated
- 2 tbsp applesauce unsweetened
- 2 tsp brown sugar
For the Frosting
- 2 tbsp cream cheese frosting whipped
Instructions
- Wash a carrot and shred or grate using a box grater or microplane.
- Squeeze the carrots with a paper towel to get some of the water out.
- In a mug, mix the applesauce, egg whites, and vanilla together. Then mix in the whey, baking powder and spices individually and stir vigorously. You want to make sure these are well dissolved.
- Mix in the flour and sugar and stir. Add in the carrots last.
- Microwave for 2-2.5 minutes and remove from mug onto a plate.
- Let it cool to room temperature before eating or frosting.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
242kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cake
Amount Per Serving
Calories 242 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 242kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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