Carrot Cake-Diabetic

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A moist, spiced vegan cake sweetened with dates and applesauce for a healthy, sugar-free treat
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This diabetic-friendly carrot cake offers a comforting, home-style taste without the refined sugars. By blending grated carrots with plump dates and raisins, this recipe achieves a naturally sweet and tender crumb. The warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates a classic holiday flavor profile, while whole wheat flour adds wholesome texture. It’s a perfect dessert for health-conscious celebrations or a satisfying afternoon snack. The use of unsweetened applesauce keeps the cake moist and dense, ensuring every bite is rich and flavorful without compromising dietary needs.

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Carrot Cake-Diabetic

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1 Calories: 1641.4

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This diabetic-friendly carrot cake offers a comforting, home-style taste without the refined sugars. By blending grated carrots with plump dates and raisins, this recipe achieves a naturally sweet and tender crumb. The warmth of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg creates a classic holiday flavor profile, while whole wheat flour adds wholesome texture. It&# 226;€™s a perfect dessert for health-conscious celebrations or a satisfying afternoon snack. The use of unsweetened applesauce keeps the cake moist and dense, ensuring every bite is rich and flavorful without compromising dietary needs.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350ðF (175ðC) and grease an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. Grate the carrots and chop the dates and raisins if not already prepared.
  3. In a medium saucepan, combine the grated carrots, chopped dates, raisins, water, unsweetened applesauce, cinnamon, ground cloves, and nutmeg.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes until softened.
  5. Remove from heat and allow the wet mixture to cool completely to room temperature.
  6. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  7. Stir the cooled wet mixture into the dry ingredients until just combined and no dry pockets remain.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  9. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1641.4kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.8g5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 118.1mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 439.1g147%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g146%
Sugars 387.4g
Protein 14.3g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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