Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake Recipe

Indulge in guilt-free deliciousness with our healthier Carrot Cake recipe! We've cleverly reduced fat and calories using applesauce and Splenda, without sacrificing that amazing carrot cake flavor. This recipe is easily customizable – add walnuts for extra crunch, or swap Splenda for sugar to your preference. Enjoy this lighter take on a classic dessert, made with simple ingredients and precise metric measurements for perfect results every time!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 224 kcal
Protein 7g
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Ingredients for Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake

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How to Make Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 120ml vegetable oil, 120ml unsweetened applesauce, 120ml buttermilk, 120g Splenda (or granulated sugar), and 60g granulated sugar (or Splenda). Mix until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 250g all-purpose flour. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  5. Gently fold in 120ml crushed pineapple (drained), 250g grated carrots, and 120g shredded coconut.
  6. Mix until evenly distributed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before glazing or frosting (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

83g

Fat

10g

Carbs

12g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake?

Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake takes about 95 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 75 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake?

Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake has approximately 224 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates and 11 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake?

The key ingredients for Fat Calorie Reduced Carrot Cake are Eggs, Applesauce, Vegetable Oil, Buttermilk, Sugar, Splenda Sugar Substitute. See the full list with measurements above.

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