Low-Carb Keto Carrot Cake

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4.7

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    1 hr

  • Cook Time

    mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 40 mins

  • Servings

    16 People

  • Calories

    362 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Low-Carb Keto Carrot Cake

This Low-Carb Keto Carrot Cake has amazing texture and is perfectly spiced. You'll also discover great flavor and no added sugar or gluten!

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Ingredients

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For the cake:

  • 2 1/2 cups almond flour (264g)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour (12g)
  • 5 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup coconut oil melted
  • 1 cup erythritol sweetener (I used Swerve)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups carrot grated and loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup pecans diced (85g) plus additional for garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (27g)

For the frosting:

  • 8 ounces full fat cream cheese at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered erythritol sweetener (I used Swerve)
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Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper, spraying the exposed sides with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the flours, cinnamon, baking soda and powder, salt, and nutmeg.
  3. In a separate large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat the eggs, oil, sweetener, and vanilla until well combined. Pour in the coconut flour mixture and stir until combined.
  4. Gently fold in the carrots, pecans, and coconut flakes until well combined. Your batter will be very thick; this is normal.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the two pans, spreading out smoothly. Bake until the sides are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 35-40 minutes. Let cool COMPLETELY before frosting.

To make the frosting:

  1. In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer, beat together the cream cheese and butter on high speed until fluffy. Add in the vanilla and beat until combined.
  2. Set the mixer on low speed and gradually add in the powdered sweetener until you've added all of it and it's well combined. Return to high speed and beat for 2-3 minutes until the frosting is fluffy.

To frost:

  1. Place one layer bottom side up on a cake stand. Spread 3/4 cup of the frosting all over it evenly. Then, place the other cake bottom side up gently on top.
  2. Spread a thin layer of frosting all over the cake to make the crumb coat. It doesn't have to be pretty, it's just to seal in the crumbs. Chill for at least an hour, up to overnight. Put the remaining frosting in the fridge too, so it starts to firm up.
  3. Once chilled, frost the entire cake. I find an offset spatula really helps! Garnish with extra pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 362kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 35g (54%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g Cholesterol 77.5mg (26%) Sodium 360mg (15%) Potassium 120mg (3%) Fiber 3.5g (14%) Sugar 2.5g (5%) Vitamin A 59IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 362 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 362kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 35g 54%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g 10%
Monounsaturated Fat 5.4g 27%
Cholesterol 77.5mg 26%
Sodium 360mg 15%
Potassium 120mg 3%
Fiber 3.5g 14%
Sugar 2.5g 5%
Vitamin A 59IU 1%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 7mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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