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    Keto Carrot Cake Recipe | Sugar Free, Low Carb, & INCREDIBLY Easy

    Oct 2, 2020 The Diet Chef

    This keto carrot cake is one of the best keto dessert recipes you can make. It's sweet, crunchy, and overall delicious. Plus, every slice of this low carb carrot cake has less than 4 net carbs! That said, even though this carrot cake is keto friendly, it will remind you of the cake you ate as a kid.

    A slice of carrot cake on a white plate.

    The Best Keto Carrot Cake

    Many people assume that those on keto diets don't eat delicious foods and mouth-watering sweets, but this is nothing but a myth. 

    There are tons of keto dessert recipes and easy keto recipes that are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth without knocking you out of ketosis.

    And this keto carrot cake recipe is no exception. 

    So, with that said, let's talk about how to make carrot cake keto friendly!

    Carrot cake on a white cake tray

    Are Carrots Keto?

    First off, let's address a common question; are carrots keto?

    The answer is it depends. 

    Carrots can be keto so long as you eat them in small amounts. 

    For instance, in this low carb carrot cake recipe, a small amount of carrots is used, allowing the ingredient to be keto-friendly.

    In contrast, carrots are not keto-friendly if they are overeaten - or eaten in large quantities - because eating A LOT of carrots could kick you out of ketosis. 

    With this in mind, remember that carrots are keto-friendly if eaten in small amounts.

    Now that we've addressed that question, let's talk about all the ingredients you'll need to make this cake.

    Carrot Cake topped with pecans on a white serving tray.

    Ingredients For This Low Carb Carrot Cake Cake 

    Ok, so here's what you'll need to make this sugar free carrot cake...

    • 5 Large Eggs Room Temperature
    • ½ Cup Coconut Oil
    • 1 Tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
    • 1 ½ Cup Almond Flour
    • 1 Cup Confectioners Swerve
    • ¼ Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
    • ¼ Cup Coconut Flour
    • 2 Tsp Baking Powder
    • 1 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 Cup Shredded Carrots
    • ⅓ Cup Chopped Pecans
    • 1 Tsp Salt

    Frosting:

    • 8 oz Cream Cheese, at Room Temperature
    • 8 oz Mascarpone Cheese
    • ½ Cup Confectioners Swerve
    • 4 Tbsp Heavy Cream
    • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

    Pretty standard keto friendly ingredients, eh?!

    A carrot cake that has had a slice cut from it.

    Instructions: How To Make Keto Carrot Cake 

    If you have never made a carrot cake before, don't worry. 

    This recipe is simple and easy to follow, even for the most inexperienced bakers. 

    Although this cake has quite a few ingredients, mixing and baking them is extremely straight forward and simple. Not to mention, this keto friendly carrot cake takes just about an hour to throw together. So you don't have to worry about it taking longer to make than a "normal" version.

    A slice of carrot cake that has just been served to a plate.

    Preparing the Oven and Cake Batter 

    As with any cake recipe, the first step to this carrot cake is to prepare the oven and the batter.

    You will begin by preheating the oven to 350° F. Then, line two 8-inch cake pans with parchment paper and set them aside.

    After that, crack and beat 5 room temperature eggs along with the Swerve in a medium-sized mixing bowl until fluffy. Then, once they are, you'll want to combine the vanilla extract with the eggs, and then set that bowl aside.

    Now, in a separate bowl, mix most of the dry ingredients - the Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. 

    Once those dry ingredients are mixed, slowly pour them into the egg mixture.

    Next, stir in the shredded carrots, Chopped Pecans, and coconut oil.

    When all of the ingredients are combined, coat your baking pans with baking spray and add the batter equally between them.

    A slice of carrot cake on a white plate with the entire cake behind it.

    Baking the Cake 

    Now it's time to bake the cakes!

    And they'll take around 25 to 30 minutes to cook fully.

    To make sure that the cake is ready, insert a toothpick into the center, and remove. If no residue is left on the toothpick, the cake is ready to be taken out of the oven.

    Once the cake is out of the oven, you will want to let it cool inside the pan for 15 to 30 minutes.

    Then, after you have let the cakes cool inside the pans, remove them, and let them cool off on drying racks.

    Preparing The Frosting

    While the cake is cooling, it is time to start making the frosting. 

    Grab a hand mixer and the frosting ingredients to get started. Begin by placing all of the frosting ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and use the hand mixer to beat the ingredients.

    Then, when all of the ingredients have combined nicely it's time to prepare the cake.

    A slice of carrot cake on a white plate with a fork taking a piece from it.

    Preparing to Serve

    At this point, you should have two cooled carrot cake layers and one bowl of frosting.

    And it's important to note that you shouldn't put the frosting on the cake until it is completely cooled. If you don't let the cake cool, the frosting will liquify as you try to add it, and this is something you want to avoid. 

    Anyways, begin by placing a layer of frosting on the top of the bottom layer of cake. This layer will make the cake taste extra yummy, and it will also keep the two layers together. 

    Then, add the top layer of cake over the frosting layer.

    Now place a layer of frosting on the top of the cake, and use the remaining frosting over the sides of the cake.

    Though it doesn't need to be perfect, try to smooth out the frosting to make the cake look professional. 

    Finally, sprinkle the cake with chopped pecans for extra crunch and decoration.

    Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving. 

    Nutritional Info On This Keto Carrot Cake

    Ok, so as I mentioned before, every slice of this keto carrot cake has less than 4 net carbs!

    But here's the full nutritional breakdown per slice...

    • 470 Calories
    • 44g Fat
    • 7.5g Carbs
    • 3.75g Fiber
    • 3.75 NET CARBS
    • 10g Protein

    Pretty great macro ratios for the keto diet if you ask me!

    A slice of carrot cake served on a white plate, with a piece of the cake on a fork and the entire cake behind it.

    Storing The Carrot Cake 

    Now, I'm sure you'll have some leftover slices of this cake after you make it.

    So, to store it, just keep it sealed in some Tupperware for up to a week in the fridge, or 2-3 months in the freezer.

    That said, I think it's best refrigerated, and not frozen.

    But, I totally get not wanting to throw any away. Since one it's wasteful, and two, this keto carrot cake is just absolutely downright delicious!

    Anyways, just keep these storage methods in mind for when you make your cake.

    Other Keto Dessert Recipes To Try

    Keto dessert recipes can taste A LOT like the "real" thing when made correctly.

    For instance, this keto carrot cake hits all the musts for a carrot cake. It's got sweet flavors, bold crunch, creamy cream cheese frosting, and bits of real carrots in every bite.

    And I've got plenty of other low carb desserts just like this one.

    Here are a few to checkout...

    • Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • 5 Minute Cinnamon Rolls
    • Oreo Mug Cake
    • Lemon Bars
    • Chocolate Cake

    Those recipes are sure to crush any sweet keto craving you're having!

    Anyways, I hope you enjoyed today's low carb carrot cake recipe.

    Let me know in the comments if you have any questions.

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    Keto Carrot Cake Recipe | Sugar Free, Low Carb, & INCREDIBLY Easy

    A slice of carrot cake on a white plate.

    ★★★★★

    5 from 19 reviews

    This keto carrot cake is one of the best keto dessert recipes you can make. It's sweet, crunchy, and overall delicious. Plus, every slice of this low carb carrot cake has less than 4 net carbs! That said, even though this carrot cake is keto friendly, it will remind you of the cake you ate as a kid.

    • Author: The Diet Chef
    • Prep Time: 25 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 Minutes
    • Total Time: 55 minutes
    • Yield: 12 Slices 1x
    • Category: Dessert
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Keto & Low Carb

    Ingredients

    Scale

    Cake Ingredients:

    5 Large Eggs Room Temperature

    ½ Cup (100g) Coconut Oil

    1 Tsp (4g) Vanilla Extract

    1 ½ Cups (168g) Almond Flour

    1 Cup (150g) Confectioners Swerve

    ¼ Cup (20g) Unsweetened Shredded Coconut

    ¼ Cup (28g) Coconut Flour

    1 Tbsp (12g) Baking Powder

    1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon

    1 Cup (180g) Shredded Carrots

    ⅓ Cup (36g) Chopped Pecans

    1 Tsp Salt

    Frosting Ingredients:

    8 oz (224g) Cream Cheese, at Room Temperature

    8 oz (224g) Mascarpone Cheese

    Heaping ½ Cup (85g) Confectioners Swerve

    4 Tbsp (56mL) Heavy Cream

    1 Tsp (4g) Vanilla Extract

    Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F°.
    2. Line two 8in. cake pans with parchment paper, and coat with cooking spray.
    3. In a medium bowl, beat the eggs and Swerve together until fluffy - about 5 min.
    4. Then, add and combine the vanilla extract.
    5. Now, in a separate bowl, add/mix the dry ingredients.
    6. Add the dry ingredients slowly into the egg mixture.
    7. Stir the carrots and chopped pecans into the batter.
    8. Add the ½ cup coconut oil, and mix well... The batter will be thick.
    9. Pour the batter evenly into the two pans.
    10. Bake for around 25-30 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    11. Let the cakes cool inside the pans for 15- 30 minutes and then invert onto cooling racks.
    12. Once the cakes have completely cooled, use a hand mixer, and beat all of the frosting ingredients until fluffy.
    13. Spread the frosting on the top of the bottom layer of cake.
    14. Place the top layer of cake on top of the bottom layer.
    15. Spread the rest of the frosting on the top and sides.
    16. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
    17. Refrigerate the finished cake for at least 1 hour

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 Slice
    • Calories: 470
    • Fat: 45
    • Carbohydrates: 7.5
    • Fiber: 3.75
    • Protein: 10

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    Comments

    1. Dot says

      October 03, 2020 at 3:32 am

      Cant wait to bake this. Just what I've been looking for.😊
      Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        October 03, 2020 at 7:59 pm

        Welcome!! Enjoy :)

        Reply
    2. Gay says

      October 03, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Wonderful recipes
      Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    3. Sara b says

      October 03, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      Ahhamazing!! Literally can’t tell it’s keto

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Tina says

      October 04, 2020 at 12:01 pm

      Holy moly this was spot on carrot cake ... TYFS

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Misty says

      October 05, 2020 at 5:26 am

      That cake looks HEAVENLY! And yes I have seen many great keto recipes and the final dishes taste really delicious. Thanks for sharing another amazing keto recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Mrs M says

      October 06, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Wow, just made this. I was skeptical at first but was pleasantly surprised. I didn't have Swerve so I used Whole Earth Baker's Secret instead. Turned out well.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Linda says

      October 12, 2020 at 12:43 pm

      This keto carrot cake is wonderful. I made the cake part ahead a froze for two weeks. Defrosted this weekend and made the icing. It was for my husband's birthday and he loved it!! Even non keto family members said it was delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe. 😊

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        October 12, 2020 at 5:42 pm

        Glad you and the fam liked it :)

        Reply
    8. Ayerim says

      October 15, 2020 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks so much 🤗 I want to send the pictures cake 🧁 the recipe is perfect and yummy yummy…

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Lisa says

      October 23, 2020 at 11:46 am

      I made this as a sheet cake and added a few dried cranberries. It was fantastic! My daughter even requested it for her birthday cake.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    10. Sierra Atchison says

      November 20, 2020 at 10:04 pm

      Recipe came out Amazing!! Crowd pleaser for sure!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Jill Walters says

      November 21, 2020 at 7:11 am

      I've just made this delicious cake and it tastes divine..The only thing I did differently was add mixed spice instead of just cinnamon.
      Very easy to make and follow your detailed instructions.
      Many thanks for a lovely recipe! 👌😊

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    12. Juanita Taylor says

      December 26, 2020 at 8:43 pm

      Absolutely intoxicating.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    13. Laine says

      January 31, 2021 at 8:05 pm

      The cake is soo good that I had to control myself to only eat 1 slice!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    14. Cristina says

      January 31, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      I loved!!
      Very good

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    15. Cristina says

      January 31, 2021 at 10:23 pm

      I loved!! Very good and easy to make

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    16. Betsy says

      February 01, 2021 at 6:35 pm

      Made the carrot cake Sunday and it is delicious! It tastes even better the next day.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    17. Tracie says

      February 26, 2021 at 4:08 pm

      This carrot cake is fabulous!!! I love carrot cake and this is the real deal. So delicious you can’t even tell it’s made with wholesome ingredients that I can enjoy while staying away from sugar and grains. ♥️♥️♥️

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    18. Carol says

      April 03, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      We made this as an early Easter dessert and it is just the most incredible keto dessert we’ve ever made

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    19. Ron says

      April 05, 2021 at 7:52 am

      Omg so yum ! I honestly wanted to rate the recipe 4.75 , my only concern is the amount of baking powder used here .....I made the recipe and it turned out delicious .... the only issue that the 1tbsp of baking powdered did was give a slight hint of bitterness to the cake , could you please suggest if I can reduce the amount of baking powder ?

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • The Diet Chef says

        April 06, 2021 at 9:05 pm

        I think you can go down to 1/2 a tbsp and still be fine Ron ;) Hope you make it again!

        Reply

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    Hey there! I'm Joe Duff - The Diet Chef, and I've been creating low carb keto recipes for over 15 years. Initally, I started making these recipes to help myself lose weight - I lost over 75 pounds doing so - but now I make recipes for the entire low carb keto community!
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