This cake is undoubtedly one of my best creations and one of the cakes I am most proud of. I think the look speaks for itself, but the taste... you have no idea how incredible it turned out. You just have to try it.
You will love this recipe because:
- It's healthy
- Has no added sugar
- Has no added oils
- It's super easy to make
- It's great for snacks or desserts
For this cake, you need:
Cake:
- Carrot
- Eggs
- Milk or plant-based milk
- Sweetener (I used stevia)
- Vanilla essence
- Whole wheat flour
- Baking powder
Filling:
- Milk or plant-based milk
- Vanilla essence
- Sweetener
- Cornstarch
- Cocoa powder
Which sweetener to use?
I use the sweetener from Prozis, which is stevia-based. You can buy it by clicking here.
Can I use a different flour?
Yes, oat flour, rye flour, or others may work, but I prefer whole wheat flour as it makes the cake fluffier.
You can watch the recipe in the video here.
Recipe: Healthy Carrot Cake with Brigadeiro Filling
Preparation Time
15 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12
Ingredients
Preparation
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First step
Place the carrot, eggs, plant-based milk, sweetener, and vanilla in a blender. Blend well and pour into a bowl.
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Second step
Add the flour and baking powder and mix.
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Third step
Pour the batter into two small round tins (I used 20cm diameter) and bake in a preheated oven at 180º for 20 minutes.
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Fourth step
Unmold and while it cools, make the filling.
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Fifth step
In a saucepan add the filling ingredients, mix well with a fork, and turn on the heat to medium. Let it cook while stirring with a spatula until it thickens.
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Sixth step
Place the filling over one of the cakes, add the other cake on top, and put the rest of the filling on top. Let it cool and it's ready!
Nutritional information
Healthy Carrot Cake with Brigadeiro Filling
Per serving (12 servings)
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 95kcal | |
| Fat | 1,3g | |
| Saturated | 0,2g | |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Carbohydrates | 15,2g | |
| Fiber | 1,8g | |
| Sugars | 3,2g | |
| Protein | 4,4g | |
