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Protein Carrot Cake: Only 90 Calories per Slice

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

Calories

93 cal

Protein

7.5 g

Carbs

12 g

Fat

2 g

Fiber

2 g

Difficulty

Easy

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

35 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

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Method

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  1. Process the carrot in a food processor with the wet ingredients and erythritol in short pulses until small pieces.

  2. Add the rest of the ingredients and work in short pulses until an almost smooth batter with small carrot pieces.

  3. Pour the batter into an loaf pan.

  4. Bake in an oven preheated to 180°C for about 35 minutes until the cake is golden.

  5. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before applying the frosting.

  6. Mix the frosting ingredients (milk, vanilla pudding and cheese), after a few minutes beat until smooth and spread on the cake

  7. 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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