Big Girls Small Kitchen Nearly Sugarless Carrot Cake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 27g per serving. Although the amount is above what's considered keto-friendly, it shouldn't kick you out of ketosis.

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Keto & Health Insights for Big Girls Small Kitchen Nearly Sugarless Carrot Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 10% of calories per serving, at 27g 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.

Big Girls Small Kitchen Nearly Sugarless Carrot Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 14 servings   ( 103 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 279
Total Fat: 17g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Monounsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 31mg
Sodium: 237mg
Total Carbohydrates: 31g
Dietary Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 15g
Protein: 5g
Calcium: 114mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 240mg Vitamin A: 131mcg
Vitamin C: 4mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup dried dates, seeded and finely chopped into a paste
  • ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used nonfat)
  • 2 eggs, lightly whisked
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 tablespoons maple syrup

Instructions

Visit Big Girls Small Kitchen's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)