Reduced-Sugar Carrot Cake

A delicious carrot cake sweetened with agave and maple syrup, layered with smooth cream cheese frosting and walnuts.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 876.9 kcals 7015.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 68.4 grams 546.8 grams
Fat 64.1 grams 512.4 grams
Protein 13.2 grams 105.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Dairy
3
piece
Eggs
free-range
400
g
Cream Cheese
full-fat
50
g
Fruits
150
g
1
piece
Orange
finely grated zest only
NutsSeeds
150
g
Walnuts
pieces
25
g
Walnuts
chopped pieces for topping
1
1
Ground Cinnamon
for dusting
OilsFats
Other
175
ml
Agave Syrup
also known as agave nectar
Vegetables
400
g
Carrots
peeled and grated

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C and line two 20cm tins.
  • Beat the oil, eggs, and agave syrup together and add carrots.
  • Sieve dry ingredients and stir in sultanas, walnuts, and orange zest.
  • Combine the mixtures and bake for 40 minutes, covering after 20 minutes.
  • Cool in tins for 5 minutes then move to a wire rack.
  • Squeeze liquid from cream cheese and beat with butter and maple syrup.
  • Sandwich cakes with half the frosting and spread a thin layer on top.
  • Pipe frosting kisses around the edge and dust with cinnamon.