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Healthy Carrot Cake

You really can't go wrong with a slice of carrot cake, it's such a classic!
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Keyword: dessert, snack, easy, healthy
Servings: 9

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 3/4 almond milk
  • 2 carrots grated
  • 1 1/2 cup self raising flour sifted
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp ginger

For the icing

  • 1/3 cup greek yoghurt
  • 1/3 cup smooth ricotta
  • 2-3 tbsp maple syrup If you like things sweeter add 3

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 180°c (fan forced) and line a 19 x 6.5cm (7.5 x 2.5 inch) cake tin
  • Grate your carrots and add them to a bowl and combine with the egg, olive oil, maple syrup, almond milk
  • Once combined, sift in the flour and add in the baking powder and spices
  • Place mixture into your lined cake tin and bake 30 minutes or until cooked
  • While the cake is cooking combine the greek yoghurt, ricotta and maple syrup and leave in the fridge until the cake is ready
  • Once the cake has cooked, allow it to sit until it has completely cooled. Spread on the icing and add a sprinkle of cinnamon and chopped walnuts (if using)
  • Slice up and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days!