Description
A delicious and healthy Keto Brazilian Carrot Cake that is perfect for those following a low-carb diet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional, for a chocolate twist)
- For the frosting: 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (if making chocolate frosting)
- 1/4 cup erythritol or your preferred keto-friendly sweetener
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped carrots, eggs, erythritol, almond milk, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder (if using).
- Pour the carrot mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake is cooling, prepare the frosting by mixing the softened cream cheese, erythritol, cocoa powder (if using), vanilla extract, and heavy cream in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top.
Notes
- For added texture, consider folding in chopped nuts or sugar-free chocolate chips into the batter before baking.
- If you prefer a lighter frosting, substitute the cream cheese with whipped heavy cream sweetened with erythritol for a fluffy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 150mg