The Healthier Carrot Cake I've Been Making For 10+ Years

The Best Healthier Carrot Cake

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This easy, sheet pan carrot cake is a fun twist on the classic Easter treat. It has a zesty orange goat cheese & cream cheese frosting .

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Fluffy & moist Bursting with flavor Wholesome ingredients

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- carrots - flour & almond flour - greek yogurt - maple syrup - hemp seeds - goat cheese & cream cheese - oil, eggs, vanilla - swipe up for the full list

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Shred the carrots and then roast until soft, dry, and slightly golden. This should take about 10 minutes.

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Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully mix everything. Make sure your bowl is extra large!

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Add your wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If it's over mixed the cake will be dense.

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Fold in the carrots, the hemp seeds, and pineapple just to distribute evenly throughout. Again, don't over mix it!

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Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan and bake for 35 minutes or until baked through. You can check with a toothpick.

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Make your frosting by whipping together the goat cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Store in fridge.

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Once the cake cools, top with frosting and any extra roasted carrot bits. Enjoy cold! It also freezes really great!

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To view the full Carrot Cake recipe, tricks, and tips, visit Joy to the Food by clicking on the link below!

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The Best Healthier Carrot Cake

This easy, sheet pan carrot cake is a fun twist on the classic Easter treat. It has a zesty orange goat cheese & cream cheese frosting .

Fluffy & moist Bursting with flavor Wholesome ingredients

- carrots - flour & almond flour - greek yogurt - maple syrup - hemp seeds - goat cheese & cream cheese - oil, eggs, vanilla - swipe up for the full list

Shred the carrots and then roast until soft, dry, and slightly golden. This should take about 10 minutes.

Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully mix everything. Make sure your bowl is extra large!

Add your wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If it's over mixed the cake will be dense.

Fold in the carrots, the hemp seeds, and pineapple just to distribute evenly throughout. Again, don't over mix it!

Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan and bake for 35 minutes or until baked through. You can check with a toothpick.

Make your frosting by whipping together the goat cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Store in fridge.

Once the cake cools, top with frosting and any extra roasted carrot bits. Enjoy cold! It also freezes really great!

To view the full Carrot Cake recipe, tricks, and tips, visit Joy to the Food by clicking on the link below!

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The Best Healthier Carrot Cake

This easy, sheet pan carrot cake is a fun twist on the classic Easter treat. It has a zesty orange goat cheese & cream cheese frosting .

Fluffy & moist Bursting with flavor Wholesome ingredients

- carrots - flour & almond flour - greek yogurt - maple syrup - hemp seeds - goat cheese & cream cheese - oil, eggs, vanilla - swipe up for the full list

Shred the carrots and then roast until soft, dry, and slightly golden. This should take about 10 minutes.

Combine your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Use a whisk or fork to fully mix everything. Make sure your bowl is extra large!

Add your wet ingredients and mix until *just* combined. If it's over mixed the cake will be dense.

Fold in the carrots, the hemp seeds, and pineapple just to distribute evenly throughout. Again, don't over mix it!

Pour the batter into a greased and floured pan and bake for 35 minutes or until baked through. You can check with a toothpick.

Make your frosting by whipping together the goat cheese, cream cheese, powdered sugar, and orange zest. Store in fridge.

Once the cake cools, top with frosting and any extra roasted carrot bits. Enjoy cold! It also freezes really great!

To view the full Carrot Cake recipe, tricks, and tips, visit Joy to the Food by clicking on the link below!

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Add your wet ingredients and mix until just combined. If it's over mixed the cake will be dense.