Carrot Cake (no flour or sugar)

Name: Carrot Cake (no flour or sugar)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups finely grated fresh carrots (about 4 large carrots); 2 cups almond flour or finely ground oats; 3 large eggs at room temperature; 1/2 cup melted coconut oil or extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup mashed ripe bananas or unsweetened applesauce; 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans; 1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional); For the Healthy Frosting; 1 cup thick Greek yogurt or softened cream cheese; 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 1 teaspoon lemon zest

35 steps

Updated at: Thu, 21 May 2026 15:23:17 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Nutrition per recipe

Calories3447.2 kcal (172%)

Total Fat282.9 g (404%)

Carbs160.2 g (62%)

Sugars105.3 g (117%)

Protein95.4 g (191%)

Sodium2364.7 mg (118%)

Fiber34.6 g (124%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

0 servings

3 cupsfresh carrots

finely grated

2 cupsalmond flour

or finely ground oats

3eggs

large, at room temperature

½ cupcoconut oil

melted, or extra virgin olive oil

½ cupbananas

mashed ripe, or unsweetened applesauce

1 tablespoonpure vanilla extract

2 teaspoonsground cinnamon

½ teaspoonground nutmeg

½ teaspoonground ginger

1 teaspoonbaking soda

½ teaspoonfine sea salt

½ cupchopped walnuts

or pecans

¼ cupraisins

or dried cranberries, optional

Frosting

For the Healthy

1 cupGreek yogurt

thick, or softened cream cheese

2 tablespoonshoney

or maple syrup

1 teaspoonlemon zest

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan with coconut oil and line the bottom with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Step 2

In a large bowl whisk together:

Step 3

Eggs

Step 4

Melted coconut oil

Step 5

Mashed bananas (or applesauce)

Step 6

Vanilla extract

Step 7

Whisk until the mixture becomes smooth and well combined. The bananas provide natural sweetness while the oil helps keep the cake moist.

Step 8

Combine the Dry Ingredients

Step 9

In another bowl mix together:

Step 10

Almond flour or oat flour

Step 11

Cinnamon

Step 12

Nutmeg

Step 13

Ginger

Step 14

Baking soda

Step 15

Salt

Step 16

Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 17

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients while gently folding with a spatula.

Step 18

Once mostly combined, add:

Step 19

Grated carrots

Step 20

Chopped nuts

Step 21

Raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Step 22

Mix gently and avoid overmixing so the cake remains light and fluffy.

Step 23

Bake the Cake

Step 24

Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spoon.

Step 25

Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges start pulling away from the pan.

Step 26

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely. Cooling is important before adding the frosting so it does not melt.

Step 27

Prepare the Frosting

Step 28

In a small bowl mix:

Step 29

Greek yogurt or cream cheese

Step 30

Honey or maple syrup

Step 31

Lemon zest

Step 32

Stir until smooth and keep refrigerated until ready to use.

Step 33

Decorate and Serve

Step 34

Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting evenly over the top. You can decorate it with extra chopped nuts or a light sprinkle of cinnamon.

Step 35

Slice and enjoy this wholesome and satisfying carrot cake.