Best 6 Healthy Vegetarian Carrot Snack Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without compromising your health goals? Look no further! Dive into the world of "Healthy Vegetarian Carrot Snack Cake," a culinary masterpiece that combines the goodness of fresh carrots, wholesome ingredients, and a touch of natural sweetness. Get ready to indulge in a moist, flavorful cake that boasts vibrant colors, a delightful crunch, and a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With a focus on nourishing ingredients and a symphony of spices, this recipe promises a guilt-free indulgence that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and embark on a journey to create a culinary delight that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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HEALTHY VEGAN CARROT CAKE (OIL-FREE)



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Make these healthy vegan carrot cake bites with a simple whole food plant-based cashew frosting for an oil-free decadent treat! Loaded with fragrant, cozy spices, shredded carrots and hints of brown sugar, this recipe is perfect for so many occasions and lovey by young and old alike.

Provided by Alena

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 cups whole grain flour (240 g)
½ cup brown sugar (110 g)
3 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp cardamom
½ tsp ground ginger
1 cup applesauce, unsweetened (240 ml)
2 cups carrots, shredded (220 g)
¾ cup soy milk (180 ml)
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp flaxseed meal
6 tbsp water
½ cup raisins
⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup cashews, soaked for 2 hours (130 g)
2 tbsp brown sugar
¼ cup soy milk (60 ml)
1 tsp lemon juice
¼ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Let's start by making the flax egg. Whisk together the flax seeds and water, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until it gets a thick consistency.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F (180° C) and prepare your 9x13 inch non-stick baking pan.
  • Peel and shred your carrots in a food processor or using a grater.
  • Now, place the dry ingredients into a medium-sized bowl and mix them with a spoon.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients until well-combined (don't forget the flax eggl), then fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients without overmixing the batter.
  • Finally, fold in the raisins and walnuts.
  • Pour the batter into your pan, evening the top with the back of a spatula.
  • Bake for around 35 minutes or until a toothpick can be inserted into the center and come out clean, then remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before transferring the cake to a cooling rack.
  • Let the cake cool completely on the counter or put it in the refrigerator to finish cooling faster.
  • Drain and rinse your soaked cashews, then place them into a high-speed blender together with the sugar, soy milk, lemon juice, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
  • Blend everything until smooth, adding more soy milk if needed. The end result should be thick like cream cheese.
  • If you have some time left until your carrot cake is cool enough to be assembled, place the cashew frosting into the fridge.
  • Once the carrot cake has cooled, remove from the fridge and start spreading the cashew buttercream frosting on top.
  • Top with chopped nuts and cinnamon for decoration if you like, then cut the cake into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Carbohydrate 41 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 9 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 6 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 slice, Sodium 322 milligrams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

HEALTHY CARROT CAKE OATMEAL SNACK CAKE



Healthy Carrot Cake Oatmeal Snack Cake image

This healthy snack cake has all of the same irresistible components as traditional carrot cake--cozy spices, sweet carrots, and a comforting texture--but it's much easier to make! (And it's secretly healthy enough for breakfast, too!) Leftovers will keep for at least one week if stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Yield 1 cake, 16 squares

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups (150g) instant oats (measured like this and gluten-free, if necessary)
1 ¼ cups (150g) whole wheat or gluten-free* flour (measured like this)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¾ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
½ tbsp (7g) coconut oil or unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 large egg whites, room temperature
2 tsp vanilla extract
¾ cup (180g) plain nonfat Greek yogurt
6 tbsp (90mL) pure maple syrup
½ cup (120mL) nonfat milk
2 cups (180g) freshly grated carrots (peeled first!)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F, and coat a 9"-square pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. In a separate bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, egg whites, and vanilla. Add in Greek yogurt, stirring until no large lumps of yogurt remain. Stir in the maple syrup. Alternate between adding the oat mixture and milk, beginning and ending with the oat mixture, and stirring just until incorporated. (For best results, add the oat mixture in 3 equal parts.) Gently stir in the carrots.
  • Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 350°F for 24-28 minutes or until the center feels firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool completely to room temperature in the pan before slicing and serving.

HEALTHY VEGETARIAN CARROT SNACK CAKE



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A truly healthy snack cake! This makes a large panful - cut into squares it keeps well in the fridge in a sealed container for a few days and makes a light but satisfying snack, or breakfast, or picnic munchie. This recipe comes from an Indian cooking website, the name of which I have lost. If you recognize this recipe and know who invented it, please let me know!

Provided by Elise and family

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups carrots, grated
1 cup nuts, chopped, pecans if possible
1/2 cup coconut flakes, dry unsweetened
1/2 cup raisins
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground aniseed
2 big bananas, ripe and mashed and beaten until fluffy
1/2 cup peanut oil
1/2 cup brown sugar, loosely packed

Steps:

  • Turn on the oven, set to 350.
  • Mix flour, carrots, nuts, coconut, raisins and baking soda in a big bowl.
  • Mix anise, bananas, oil and brown sugar in a smaller bowl.
  • Add wet ingredient mixture to dry ingredient mixture, and stir gently but thoroughly. Add some milk, a bit at a time, if the batter is too thick to stir comfortably (it should be thick, though, not runny!).
  • Pour into large buttered cake pan.
  • Bake 35-40 minutes, until toothpick or knife inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in pan, and cut into squares. Refrigerate if you want it to last longer. Enjoy!

VEGAN CARROT CAKE



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This fluffy vegan carrot cake has warm hints of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger, plus an extra-generous portion of shredded carrots for sweetness and moisture. The layers are satisfyingly tall, thanks to applesauce, which reacts with the baking soda and baking powder to help the cake rise. Eggs typically add structure to baked goods, but this recipe has enough flour and shredded carrots to compensate.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 4h

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1/2 cup unrefined coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly, plus more for greasing the pans
1 1/3 cups raw walnuts halves
3 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon baking powder
2 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups vegan cane sugar
1 cup unsweetened almond milk
1/2 cup applesauce
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium carrots; 12 ounces)
8 ounces vegan cream cheese, such as Kite Hill Dairy Free Plain Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup (1 stick) vegan unsalted butter, such as Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks, softened
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pinch kosher salt
3 cups vegan confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch round cake pans with coconut oil.
  • For the cake layers: Place the walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. When the walnuts are completely cool, finely chop half and roughly chop the remaining half; keep separate.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger, nutmeg and salt in a medium bowl until combined and set aside. Whisk the 1/2 cup coconut oil, cane sugar, milk, applesauce and vanilla in a large bowl until smooth, then whisk in the carrots until thoroughly combined. Stir the dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix. Fold in the finely chopped walnuts until just incorporated.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared pans, then smooth the top into an even layer. Bake until golden brown, the edges start to pull away from the sides of the pans and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then turn the cakes out onto wire racks to completely cool, about 1 hour.
  • For the cream cheese frosting: Beat the cream cheese and butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the vanilla and salt until combined. Reduce the speed to low, then gradually add the confectioners' sugar followed by the cornstarch until combined and fluffy, scraping down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Refrigerate until you're ready to assemble the cake.
  • When the cakes are completely cool, trim the domes of each round with a large serrated knife so the tops are flat. Place 1 round, cut-side down, on a platter or cake stand. Spread 3/4 cup of the frosting evenly over top. Place the remaining round, cut-side down, on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake with 1 cup of the frosting and smooth completely to make an even crumb coat. (It's okay if some of the cake shows through. This is just the base layer of frosting.) Refrigerate for 30 minutes to let the frosting set.
  • Spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides of the cake, swirling decoratively, if desired. Sprinkle the top edge of the cake with the roughly chopped walnuts. Refrigerate until the frosting is set, about 30 minutes.

SUGAR FREE AND VEGAN CARROT CAKE



Sugar Free and Vegan Carrot Cake image

Make and share this Sugar Free and Vegan Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup dates, chopped
1 cup raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 cup carrot, grated
1/3 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt and set aside.
  • Combine the water, dates, raisins, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg in a small saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Place the shredded carrots in a large bowl and pour the hot water mixture over them, and allow to cool completely.
  • Add the orange juice concentrate to the carrot mixture and mix well.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir well to combine.
  • Pour the batter into a lightly greased cake pan.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 190.4, Carbohydrate 39.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 19.8, Protein 3.7

CARROT SNACK CAKE



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This makes a smaller cake, perfect to snack on for the day --- you can also add in 1 cup crshed drained pineapple :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 9in square cake

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
6 ounces oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup sugar
1 1/4 cups flour
1 cup finely grated carrot
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup light raisins (optional)
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 lb butter, softened
2 cups icing sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons orange extract
1 teaspoon orange rind
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon cornstarch or 1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Set oven to 325 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second lowest position.
  • Grease a 9-in square pan.
  • For cake; combine first 8 ingredients.
  • Beat on med speed 3 mins, scaping down sides of bowl.
  • Stir in last 3 ingredients; mix well.
  • Spread evenly in pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 mins, or until cake tests done.
  • Cool.
  • FOR ICING; Cream the cream cheese with butter until fluffy.
  • Add the icing sugar, beat until well mixed and smooth; about 1 minute.
  • Add all remaining ingredients, beat until well mixed and fluffy.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6285.2, Fat 410, SaturatedFat 131.6, Cholesterol 854.1, Sodium 4267.7, Carbohydrate 621.5, Fiber 17.9, Sugar 451.8, Protein 61.6

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality carrots. This will give your cake the best flavor and texture.
  • Grate the carrots finely. This will help them blend into the cake batter and create a smooth texture.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help it rise evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
  • Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the cake for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake is a delicious and nutritious snack cake that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover carrots, and it's also a good source of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. If you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give this carrot cake recipe a try.

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