For an even more intense carrot flavor, lightly toast the grated carrots in a dry skillet for a few minutes before adding them to the batter. If you don't have whole wheat pastry flour, you can use all-purpose flour. However, the whole wheat pastry flour adds a lovely nutty flavor and a slightly more tender crumb. Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans, or use a mix of both. Store leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Healthier Carrot Cake
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PREP TIME30 mins
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COOK TIME40 mins
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS199
Indulge in the timeless comfort of carrot cake, reimagined with a focus on wholesome ingredients and balanced sweetness. This recipe delivers all the familiar flavors you crave, while being a touch kinder to your well-being. Each bite is a symphony of moist cake, aromatic spices, and crunchy pecans, crowned with a luscious, tangy frosting.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate42 g
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Cholesterol58 mg
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Fiber3 g
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Protein5 g
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Saturated Fat6 g
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Sodium355 mg
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Sugar31 g
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Fat25 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
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01 Step
Recipe View Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan. (5 minutes)
02 Step
Recipe View Prepare the cake batter: In a large bowl, beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and vanilla until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)
03 Step
Recipe View In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. (3 minutes)
04 Step
Recipe View Stir in the grated carrots and fold in the chopped pecans. (2 minutes)
05 Step
Recipe View Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. (1 minute)
06 Step
Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. (50 minutes)
07 Step
Recipe View Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely. (10 minutes)
08 Step
Recipe View Make the frosting: In a large bowl, combine softened butter, Neufchâtel cheese, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract. (3 minutes)
09 Step
Recipe View Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. (2 minutes)
10 Step
Recipe View Stir in the chopped pecans. (1 minute)
11 Step
Recipe View Spread the frosting evenly over the completely cooled cake. (5 minutes)
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Savanna Lind
Jun 2, 2025I was skeptical about using whole wheat pastry flour, but it made the cake so tender. I'll definitely be making this again!
Aubrey Schiller
Mar 9, 2025The frosting was the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. Everyone raved about it!
Alexandro Frami
Oct 18, 2024This cake was surprisingly moist and flavorful! I loved that it wasn't overly sweet.
Dedrick Konopelski
May 7, 2024My family loved this healthier version of carrot cake. I appreciate that it has less sugar than most recipes.
Dayton Johnson
Jan 29, 2024Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out great!