Ginger & Cinnamon Carrot cake
Ginger & Cinnamon Carrot cake
Description
Cream sweetener and butter: Add softened butter and granulated sweetener into a large bowl and mix until creamy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Then incorporate one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and combine.
Add Carrots: Add two cups of shredded carrots and stir to combine.
Add Dry Ingredients: Then add dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir until well combined.
Add Nuts: Then add roughly chopped pecan nuts, stir to incorporate into the batter.
Mix and Pour: Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray, extend evenly.
Bake: Bake the sheet cake for 25 to 30 minutes in a preheated oven or until lightly golden in the edges.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Frosting
Instructions
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1st Step
Pre-heat the oven to 350F and prepare a 9’’ x 13’’ baking tray with baking paper. Set aside.
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2nd Step
Add softened butter and granulated sweetener into a large bowl. Mix until creamy. Then incorporate one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and combine.
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3rd Step
Add two cups of shredded carrots and stir to combine. Then add dry ingredients: almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Stir until well combined.
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4th Step
Then add roughly chopped pecan nuts, stir to incorporate into the batter.
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5th Step
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tray, extend evenly.
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6th Step
Bake the sheet cake for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly golden in the edges. When inserting a toothpick, this should come out clean.
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7th Step
Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before unmolding.
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8th Step
Meanwhile, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Add cream cheese and softened butter into a bowl and use an electric mixer to combine them. Once the mixture is very creamy, add powdered sweetener and mix again. Start with ¼ cup and adjust sweetness to taste. *Optional: add ½ teaspoon vanilla extract.
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9th Step
Once the cake has cooled down, spread the frosting on top. Refrigerate for ½ hour before serving. *Optional: add some chopped pecans, pumpkin seeds, and orange zest as a garnish on top of the frosting.
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10th Step
Divide your cake into 15 squares and serve.