Food & Wine Classic Carrot Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 32g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

How keto-friendly is Food & Wine Classic Carrot Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting? The Keto Friendliness Gauge visualizes how much this food conforms to the standard keto diet.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food & Wine Classic Carrot Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 32g 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.

Food & Wine Classic Carrot Cake With Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 28 servings   ( 97 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 354
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 62mg
Sodium: 226mg
Total Carbohydrates: 33g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 24g
Protein: 4g
Calcium: 62mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 121mg Vitamin A: 262mcg
Vitamin C: 1mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecans (4 ounces)
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
  • Two 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar

Instructions

Visit Food & Wine's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)