Best Carrot Cake Cupcakes No Sugar Added Recipes

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SUGAR FREE CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES RECIPE



Sugar Free Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe image

A healthier low carb sugar free carrot cake cupcakes recipe with fluffy cream cheese frosting. Try these amazingly moist and flavorful low carb cupcakes.

Provided by Kim Hardesty

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tbsp butter, softened
1/3 cup Low carb brown sugar ( (don't have this? See note below))
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/3 cup almond flour
1/3 cup coconut flour
1/4 cup shredded coconut
2 tbsp whey protein powder ((helps with texture))
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp salt
3 large eggs
2 tbsp heavy cream
2 ounces finely grated carrot ((about 1 medium))
4 ounces butter (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped very stiffly (4 oz))
1/3 cup low carb powdered sugar ((or Swerve Confectioners))
1 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and place the rack to the lower third of the oven. Line 9 cupcakes wells with liners. Measure dry ingredients into a small bowl and whisk to break up any lumps. Finely grate the carrot.
  • Method: Put the softened butter, brown sugar substitute, and vanilla in a medium bowl and mix with a hand mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg and beat again until the mixture is thick, light and fluffy.
  • Add 1/3 of the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly, scraping down the bowl. Add another egg and mix until incorporated and the batter is light and fluffy. Continue alternating the dry and wet ingredients, scraping the bowl after the dry additions and keeping the texture nice and light. Add the carrot and heavy cream at the very end. Mix until incorporated. (The batter should be thick but easy to work with. If it's not, add 1-2 more tbsps of heavy cream, but work quickly.)
  • Bake: Get the batter into the cupcake liners before it thickens up. Evenly divide the batter between the muffin liners and place into the oven. Turn the oven to 400 and bake for 5 minutes to get the batter rising. Turn the oven back to 350 and bake for 20 minutes or until the tops are firm when lightly pressed with a finger, but still sound moist. Remove and let cook completely before frosting.
  • Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting: Whip the butter and cream cheese together with the vanilla extract and the sweetener. Whip the heavy cream until it is very stiff. Fold the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture 1/3 at a time. Frost the cupcakes and refrigerate or serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 35 g, Fiber 3 g, ServingSize 1 cupcake

CARROT CAKE (NO SUGAR ADDED)



Carrot Cake (No Sugar Added) image

This carrot cake is dense and is more bread-like than cake-like. It is naturally sweetened with banana and dates. Without frosting, it is great eaten as a snack or alongside a salad. With frosting, it becomes a healthy dessert.

Provided by swissms

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup walnuts or 3/4 cup dry roasted macadamia nuts
4 ounces unsalted butter, heated until just melted
1/2 cup dried dates, seeded and finely chopped into a paste
3 ripe bananas, mashed well (1 1/4 cups)
1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 3 medium)
1/2 cup plain nonfat yogurt
2 eggs, lightly whisked
6 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (optional)
3 tablespoons agave nectar (optional) or 3 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Butter a 9x5x3 / 8-cup loaf pan (or 8x8 cake pan) and line it with parchment paper.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in the pecans and set aside.
  • Stir the dates into the melted butter, breaking up the dates a bit.
  • In a separate bowl combine the bananas and carrots. Stir in the date-butter mixture, breaking up any date clumps as you go. Whisk in the yogurt and the eggs. Add the flour mixture and stir until everything just comes together.
  • Spoon into the prepared pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick tests clean in the center of the cake. Remove from oven and let cool.
  • Frosting (optional): Whip together the cream cheese and agave nectar. (Adjust sweetness to suit your tastes.) When the cake has completely cooled frost the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.6, Fat 14, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 55.8, Sodium 204.1, Carbohydrate 30.4, Fiber 5, Sugar 10.1, Protein 5.7

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