Sugar-free carrot cake with frosting
A moist and warmly spiced carrot cake with a zesty orange cream cheese frosting—perfect for afternoon tea or a cozy dessert that's both simple and satisfying.
Updated : 18 June, 2025
Easy
About 20 min.
Ingredients
150 grams
All-purpose whole wheat flour
1.5 teaspoon
Baking powder
100 grams
Almond flour
50 grams
Raisins
50 grams
Walnut
4 teaspoon
Spices, seasonings
1 teaspoon
Baking soda
3
Eggs
100 milliliters
Sunflower oil
3 tablespoon
Milk, 1.5% fat
300 grams
Carrot
For the frosting
150 grams
Cream cheese
1
Oranges
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 180 C. Grease and line the base of a 20cm springform cake tin with baking parchment.
Step 2
Begin by combining flour, baking soda, ground almonds, dried fruits, nuts, spices, and a touch of bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, oil, and milk, then stir in freshly grated carrot.
Step 4
Fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients to create a thick, hearty batter.
Step 5
Transfer the batter into a prepared springform tin and bake for around 35 min or until a skewer comes out clean. Once cooled, remove from the tin and discard the lining paper.
Step 6
For the frosting, gently mix soft cheese with fragrant orange zest, then spread it generously over the top of the cake.
Step 7
Decorate the cake as you desire and slice into wedges and serve.