Smitten Kitchen Carrot Graham Layer Cake Recipe

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Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 30g 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 Smitten Kitchen Carrot Graham Layer Cake Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 9% of calories per serving, at 30g 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.

Smitten Kitchen Carrot Graham Layer Cake Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24 servings   ( 74 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 341
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg
Sodium: 172mg
Total Carbohydrates: 30g
Dietary Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 23g
Protein: 3g
Calcium: 56mg Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 57mg Vitamin A: 86mcg
Vitamin C: 0mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup (95 grams) finely ground graham cracker crumbs, plus extra for decoration if you wish
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea or table salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg or a bunch of gratings of fresh
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (145 grams) dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons (210 grams) neutral oil or melted butter (i.e. 1 tablespoon short of 1 cup)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 cups (about 12 3/4 ounces or 360 grams) peeled and grated carrots (2 cups = 8.5 ounces, peeled/grated)
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (455 grams total)
  • 1 cup (2 sticks, 8 ounces or 230 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar, sifted if lumpy
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

Visit Smitten Kitchen's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)