Description
This Keto Carrot Cake is a moist, fluffy, low-carb dessert with warm spices and a rich sugar-free cream cheese frosting, perfect for keto-friendly celebrations and meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups almond flour
1/4 cup coconut flour
1/2 cup grated carrots
1 cup monk fruit sweetener
4 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp baking powder
Pinch of salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Frosting: 8 oz cream cheese, 4 tbsp butter, 1/3 cup powdered monk fruit, 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), line an 8-inch cake pan with parchment.
2. Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, melted butter, monk fruit sweetener, and vanilla.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients gently.
5. Fold in grated carrots and pecans if using.
6. Pour into pan, bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Cool completely before frosting.
8. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
9. Add powdered monk fruit and vanilla, beat until fluffy.
10. Spread frosting on cooled cake, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze slices wrapped in parchment for up to 2 months.
Pairs perfectly with coffee for a keto snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 65mg