Description
This moist flourless carrot flaxseed cake with Greek yogurt frosting is a healthy yet indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
¼ cup ground flaxseed
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
3 large eggs
⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup olive oil or coconut oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Greek Yogurt Frosting:
1 cup Greek yogurt
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan.
2. Mix almond flour, flaxseed, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, honey, oil, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients; fold in carrots and nuts.
5. Pour into the pan and bake for 30–35 minutes.
6. Cool completely before adding frosting.
7. Whisk yogurt, honey, and vanilla for frosting; spread and chill.
Notes
You can add crushed pineapple for extra moisture or top with toasted nuts for crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 65mg