The Bitten Word Carrot Cake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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  • Yellow implies that Net Carbs are a little higher than standard keto diet guidelines.
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Keto & Health Insights for The Bitten Word Carrot Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 35g per serving. This food is a little higher than what's considered keto-friendly but it falls within a range that won't kick you out of ketosis. Take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

The Bitten Word Carrot Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 30 servings   ( 95 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 349
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 50mg
Sodium: 220mg
Total Carbohydrates: 36g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 27g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 54mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 128mg Vitamin A: 187mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • About 3/4 pound carrots
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup raisins (optional)
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, sifted
  • Special Equipment: two 9-by-2-inch round cake pans

Instructions

Visit The Bitten Word's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)