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Keto Carrot Cake

This carrot cake is baked using a simple batter of shredded carrots, almond flour, and eggs, combined and baked until moist and tender. The cake has a dense yet fluffy texture, with a golden-brown crust and visible bits of grated carrot throughout, creating an aromatic and visually appealing dessert.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: keto
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shredded carrots fresh and grated
  • 1 1/2 cups almond flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol or keto sweetener
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand grater
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing spoon or spatula
  • 8-inch baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly oil or line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Using a hand grater, shred fresh carrots until you have approximately 2 cups of grated carrots. Set aside.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine almond flour, erythritol, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Whisk together until evenly mixed.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  4. Crack the eggs into a separate bowl, add vanilla extract, and beat with a fork or whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  5. Pour the wet eggs into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until a thick batter forms.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  6. Add the grated carrots to the batter and fold gently until evenly incorporated. The mixture should be moist and slightly chunky.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
    2 cups shredded carrots
  8. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely before slicing.
    2 cups shredded carrots