
Protein Carrot Cake: Only 90 Calories per Slice
Carrot cake lighter: only 90 calories per slice (including frosting!) in a homemade version, easy to prepare, and delicious. 93 kcal and 7.5 grams of protein per serving
Nutrition values per serving
93 cal
7.5 g
12 g
2 g
2 g
Easy
Prep time
5 min
Cook time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
Ingredients
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250 g carrot
30 g Erythritol ErythritolA natural, almost zero-calorie sweetener that looks and bakes much like sugar.
3 g cinnamon
1 Egg L
2 Egg whites L
80 g 2% lactose-free milk
50 g Philadelphia protein cheese
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Method
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Process the carrot in a food processor with the wet ingredients and erythritol in short pulses until small pieces.
Add the rest of the ingredients and work in short pulses until an almost smooth batter with small carrot pieces.
Pour the batter into an loaf pan.
Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 35 minutes until the cake is golden.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before applying the frosting.
Mix the frosting ingredients (milk, vanilla pudding and cheese), after a few minutes beat until smooth and spread on the cake
Enjoy!
Small tips that make a difference
- Do not overmix after adding the flour - it dries the cake out.
Frequently asked questions
- How many calories per slice?
- About 90 calories per slice including the frosting, with roughly 7.5g of protein, thanks to the protein powder and oat flour.
- Can I make it without protein powder?
- You can substitute oat flour in equal quantity, but the protein content and some of the texture will drop.
- How long does the cake keep?
- Up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. Individual slices also freeze for up to two months.
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