Carrot and Orange Cake Without Flour or Sugar

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Difficulty Level: Medium
Servings: 8
Dietary Info: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (Optional), Refined Sugar-Free

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Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups (200g) finely grated carrots

• 1 large orange (zest + juice)

• 4 large eggs

• 1 cup (100g) almond flour

• ½ cup (50g) ground walnuts

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• ½ tsp nutmeg

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 3 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional, for slight sweetness)

• 2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)

For the Frosting (Optional):

• ½ cup (120g) Greek yogurt or coconut yogurt (dairy-free option)

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat & Prepare

• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

• Grease a 7-inch (18 cm) round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients

1. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy.

2. Add orange zest, juice, vanilla extract, honey (if using), and melted coconut oil. Mix well.

Step 3: Combine Dry Ingredients

1. In a separate bowl, mix almond flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

2. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until well combined.

Step 4: Add Carrots

• Fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.

Step 5: Bake

• Pour the batter into the prepared pan.

• Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

• Let it cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

Step 6: Prepare Frosting (Optional)

• Mix Greek yogurt, orange zest, vanilla, and honey (if using).

• Spread over the cooled cake before serving.

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Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

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Tips & Variations

✅ For extra moisture, add ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce.
✅ Nut-free version: Replace almond flour with sunflower seed flour.
✅ Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for 5 days.

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Final Thoughts

This flourless, sugar-free carrot and orange cake is a healthy yet delicious dessert, packed with natural sweetness from carrots and oranges. Perfect for those avoiding refined sugar or gluten!