Best 3 Skinny Carrot Cake Recipes
Indulge in the delectable goodness of our skinny carrot cake, a healthier rendition of the classic dessert that promises guilt-free indulgence. This delectable treat boasts a moist and flavorful carrot cake base, adorned with a luscious cream cheese frosting, all while maintaining a trimmer figure. Additionally, we present a gluten-free and vegan version of this delightful cake, catering to those with dietary restrictions. Embrace the goodness of wholesome ingredients like whole wheat flour, coconut sugar, and Greek yogurt, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds without compromising your health goals. Discover the perfect balance of sweetness and texture in this skinny carrot cake, making it an ideal choice for health-conscious individuals seeking a delightful treat.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SKINNY CARROT CAKE
A low-calorie, skinny version of a favorite carrot cake dessert!
Provided by Arden
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.
- Whisk together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.
- Combine egg whites and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until fluffy.
- Place carrots into a food processor and process until finely grated but not pureed into a pulp, 2 to 5 seconds.
- Pour carrots and applesauce into flour mixture; mix well. Fold in egg white mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan, 27 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cake cool completely on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 2.6 g, Sodium 355.7 mg, Sugar 16.1 g
SKINNY CARROT CAKE
Don't be fooled by the name, once you take a bite of this delightful cake, you'll hardly be able to tell the difference between this lightened-up treat and the classic. Two layers of sweet carrot cake are separated with a velvety cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with chopped pecans for a dreamy dessert you would never guess is 300 calories per serving. The secret? It only takes a few smart substitutions, like using skim milk and reduced fat cream cheese, to create a better-for-you dessert without sacrificing the decadent flavors you love.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottoms only of two 8-inch round cake pans with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix egg product, oil, pumpkin, 1/4 cup milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
- Add all remaining cake ingredients except carrots. Beat on low speed 30 seconds or until well blended. Stir in carrots. Pour batter evenly into pans.
- Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Carefully run knife around sides of pans to loosen; remove from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
- In medium bowl, beat cream cheese and butter with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. On low speed, beat in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended. Beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth. If necessary, add milk, 1/2 teaspoon at a time, until frosting is desired consistency. Spread frosting between cake layers and on top. Sprinkle with pecans.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 39 g, TransFat 0 g
THE SKINNY BRIDE'S GUIDE TO CARROT CAKE
During my engagement I read an article in a bridal magazine in which a nutritionist/psychiatrist was asked, what is the easiest way for a woman to lose a large amount of weight? Her reply was, "Get Engaged". I had to laugh, I was running on the treadmill at the time in preparation for the big day in my white dress. Over the course of 11 months, I lost 20 pounds, gained a ton of self confidence and learned to eat healthy and excersize. However, it took some major dietary changes and I learned to take my uber-fattening favorites and make them healthier and still yummy :) I put these recipes in a book and I called it the Skinny Bride's Guide. But this was by far my favorite! It was my grandmother's recipe that I altered. NOTE: This will not rise like a normal cake! It is very moist and very dense. Put it in a muffin tin or a bundt pan. 9" rounds won't work, or you will end up with the world's thinnest cake! For a spluge I mix up a glaze of powdered sugar and skim milk.
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350*F.
- Combine splenda eggs and apple sauce
- In a separate bowl combine the next six ingredients.
- Using an electric mixer, gradually beat flour mixture into egg mixture.
- Gently, stir in carrots.
- Bake in bundt pan for 35-40 minutes or until tooth pick inserted near the center comes out clean.
Tips:
- Use a food processor to grate the carrots. This will save you time and effort, and it will also help to ensure that the carrots are evenly grated.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help the cake to rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting and running off the cake.
- Use a cream cheese frosting. Cream cheese frosting is a classic choice for carrot cake, and it's easy to make.
- Decorate the cake with chopped walnuts or pecans. This will add a nice touch of flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Skinny carrot cake is a delicious and healthy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with whole wheat flour, maple syrup, and coconut oil, so it is lower in calories and fat than traditional carrot cake. The cake is also packed with carrots, which are a good source of vitamins A and C. Whether you are looking for a healthy dessert option or a classic carrot cake recipe, this skinny carrot cake is sure to please.
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