Low Calorie Carrot Cake

Desserts / By
Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe
Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
PinYummly

This Low Calorie Carrot Cake is healthy, low sugar, low carb, and the lowest calorie carrot cake, ever!

Best of all, this healthy carrot cake recipe is made with 100% all natural ingredients and protein packed swaps, so you can have a protein packed cake that is actually good for you!

Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

I have also included a Low Calorie Cream Cheese Frosting for you to use in this 69 calorie carrot cake, and yes the frosting is included in the nutrition!

Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

What You’ll Find in this Article:

Ingredients in Healthy Carrot Cake

I love this cake, it’s not just a lower calorie version of a favorite sweet treat. But it’s actually healthy! Check out these amazing (fat burning) ingredients!

Low Calorie Carrot Cake Ingredients:

  • Olive Oil Spray – my #1 tip for low calorie cooking. Use a fine mist, not a heavy drizzle.
  • Eggs – packs the cake with fat burning protein and helps bind it together.
  • All-Natural Zero Calorie Brown Sugar – 100% all-natural and zero calories. Monk fruit sugar, and regular sugar are ok too.
  •  0% Greek Yogurt – increases metabolism and packs the cake with protein. Also binds it together and makes a perfectly moist cake.
  • Unsweetened Applesauce – naturally boosts metabolism and helps us cut out all the butter and most of the sugar!
  • All-Purpose Flour – you can use Gluten-Free 1:1 (one to one) flour if you prefer.
  • Cinnamon – naturally increases fat loss, and adds a ton of flavor to this cake.
  • Ginger – boosts the flavor and also naturally boosts metabolism!
  • Carrots – carrots naturally boost metabolism and you can’t make carrot cake without them!
  • Toppings & Add-Ins – see below for some fun topping and add-in suggestions!
Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

Optional Add-Ins and Toppings for Homemade Carrot Cake:

  • 1/4 cup raisins 
  • 1/4 cup walnuts 
  • Shredded carrot (for topping)
  • Whole nuts (for topping)
  • Flaked Coconut (for topping)
  • Easter Candy (for topping)

How to Make Low Calorie Carrot Cake

If you don’t have two cake pans, you can make this entire cake in a 9×13 baking dish, and just serve it “sheet cake” style. You’ll want to increase your bake time by 8-10 minutes however if you do this.

Tools and Equipment:

  • 2 (5-inch) Cake Pans
  • Standing mixer with whisk attachment (or bowl and whisk/hand mixer)
  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

How to Make Healthy Carrot Cake:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray two 5-inch cake pans with olive oil.
  2. Whisk the egg and zero calorie brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Fold in the yogurt and applesauce.
  4. In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  6. Fold in the grated carrots, raisins and walnuts (if using).
  7. Transfer the batter to two 5-inch cake pans, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pan completely, then place a plate over one, and gently flip to dislodge the cake.
  9. Cover the top with 1/2 cup of frosting.
  10. Remove the second cake by placing a new plate over the top, and gently flip.
  11. Add the second cake to the frosting topped cake, and add remaining frosting to the top.
  12. Slice into 12 slices (don’t worry, this is a double decker cake- it’s big!) by cutting in half, then in half again so you have 4 equal triangles. Cut 3 slices out of each of those 4 slices.
  13. VERY IMPORTANT: Do not frost the cakes until they are completely cooled. Or the frosting will melt and become a big mess.

Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

This is by far the lowest calorie carrot cake you will find, and best of all, it’s a double decker! This means you can slice the servings just a little thinner because you are getting double the cake! But don’t worry… 2 slices is just 138 calories so feel free to slice them big too!

More Low Calorie Recipes:

You might also like this Low Calorie Cheesecake Recipe or try making this Carrot Cake as cupcakes in this Carrot Cake Cupcake Recipe.

Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

Low Calorie Carrot Cake (69 CALORIES)

Lose Weight By Eating
This double decker healthy carrot cake is just 69 calories per slice (with frosting) and it's low carb and low sugar too!
Special Tip: I supplied you with a 25 calorie cream cheese frosting recipe. It's a long time reader favorite and I know it will be a BIG hit in your house. You will need one full batch for this recipe.
5 from 3 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 69 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 (5-inch) Cake Pans
  • Standing mixer with whisk attachment (or bowl and whisk/hand mixer)
  • Bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray two 5-inch cake pans with olive oil.
  • Whisk the egg and zero calorie brown sugar until fluffy.
  • Fold in the yogurt and applesauce.
  • In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, raisins and walnuts (if using).
  • Transfer the batter to two 5-inch cake pans, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pan completely, then place a plate over one, and gently flip to dislodge the cake.
  • Cover the top with 1/2 cup of frosting.
  • Remove the second cake by placing a new plate over the top, and gently flip.
  • Add the second cake to the frosting topped cake, and add remaining frosting to the top.
  • Slice into 12 slices (don't worry, this is a double decker cake- it's big!) by cutting in half, then in half again so you have 4 equal triangles. Cut 3 slices out of each of those 4 slices.
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Do not frost the cakes until they are completely cooled. Or the frosting will melt and become a big mess.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 69kcalCarbohydrates: 8.9gProtein: 5.9gFat: 1.1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 124mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 2.1gCalcium: 59mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy carrot cake, low calorie carrot cake, low sugar carrot cake, skinny carrot cake
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Nutrition and Calories in Carrot Cake

More Weight Loss Recipes:

Lose Weight By Eating Cookbooks

Share this Low Calorie Recipe:

PinYummly
Low Calorie Carrot Cake Recipe

Article History:

PinYummly