Keto Carrot Cake

This Keto Carrot Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert that maintains the classic taste while being low in carbs. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without derailing your keto lifestyle.

Ingredients

• Almond flour - 60 g
• Grated carrots - 50 g
• Erythritol - 30 g
• Baking powder - 1 tsp
• Cinnamon - 1 tsp
• Nutmeg - 1/4 tsp
• Salt - 1/4 tsp
• Egg - 1 large
• Vanilla extract - 1 tsp
• Unsweetened applesauce - 30 g
• Cream cheese - 50 g
• Butter - 15 g
• Heavy cream - 30 ml

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease two small ramekins or a mini cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In another bowl, whisk the egg, then add vanilla extract and unsweetened applesauce, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined, then fold in the grated carrots.
5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared ramekins or mini cake pan.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. While the cake is baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating together the cream cheese, softened butter, and heavy cream until smooth.
8. Once the cakes are done, let them cool for 10 minutes before removing from the ramekins. Frost with the cream cheese mixture before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 7 g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 350 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for ketogenic diets.
• Contains healthy fats from almond flour and cream cheese, promoting satiety.

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