Sugar free carrot cake made with apple juice concentrate and pineapple, plus a honey cream cheese frosting.
Because sugar free week can't be all cold and creamy ice cream, I made us miniature sugar free carrot cake bites!
They're naturally sweetened, which, in my book, means: no funky sugars, chemicals, or trips to the health food store required---not that I dislike going to the health food store. Actually, I love love love it.
Some women shop for shoes, I shop for food. I'm in a constant struggle to keep a reasonable amount of food in my pantry versus buying one of everything that looks good. We are just two mouths here!
Well, three, but one member of the household does not eat people food...except for the smallest curlicue of carrot that fell from one of these cake bites. (This was immediately followed by the google search 'my dog just ate ___', at least the 165th time I've filled in that blank since getting a dog).
So, sugar free carrot cake. It's a big deal in this house. It was one of the layers of our wedding cake. I make it a few times a year, and I always wrinkle my nose at how much sugar is required. I know sugar makes for a tender cake, but isn't there a way to enjoy carrot cake for breakfast without a sugar spike? Yes ma'am! Or, sir. Sorry.
This cake is sweetened with apple juice concentrate. Read the label on the can---it should have only one ingredient...um, apples. Maaaaaybe some water, but never anything else. We're only using 3 tablespoons for these mini carrot cakes. I'm dreaming up a dinner for two that includes apple-stuffed pork chops to use up the rest of the can. Stay tuned for that one, friends!
I hope you love this sugar free carrot cake recipe with honey cream cheese frosting!
Did you know: I have 5 different sizes of small carrot cake on this site?
-this healthy carrot cake, of course
-this carrot cake for two made in ramekins
-a single layer carrot cake made in a 8×8” brownie pan
-my 6” small carrot cake
-and of course, a small batch of carrot cake cupcakes
Refined sugar free carrot cake bites. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.Carrot Cake, naturally
Ingredients
For the carrot cakes:
For the whipped cream cheese honey frosting:
Instructions
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 113Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 113mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 2g
Lindsay @ The Live-In Kitchen says
These are so freakin' cute! And I bet they're delicious too.
Trisha says
Healthy carrot cake? Sounds too good to be true, but this one looks adorable AND delicious! Can't way to try it!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
Um... LOVE this especially that you used the naturally sweet pineapple as your sweetener! Love pineapple in cake, can't wait to try the cutest carrot cake ever.. aka these! YUM!
Christina Lane says
Stay tuned for another pineapple dessert this week.... ;)
sara says
Well, I have one egg white (from the mocha brownie bites) and a pile of carrots (from the garden) in my fridge and a boyfriend who claims to be laying off the sugar. Guess what I'm making tonight!
Christina Lane says
Yay, Sara! Let me know how you like them :) Don't skip the frosting, hehe!
Matea says
I'm definitely with you in the why-are-there-are-ingredients-in-my-food-that-I-can't-even-pronounce? Let's make food in the kitchen, not the laboratory!
JeS says
I just found your blog and I think I might have a lady crush! Umm salami chips
thatoneguy says
You made carrot cake look sexy, great work ;D
Kelly @ Mostly Homemade Mom says
I'm a huge carrot cake person myself, these little cakies look wonderful!
Toni | BoulderLocavore says
These are fantastic! I love all of the ingredients you chose and did read everyone intrigued about how you made them natural but clearly so fabulous. The spices made me long for the chill of fall and the turning of the leaves. Love these Christina!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking says
Great idea with the apple juice. Just so it makes you feel better, my pug who is now six, has eaten chocolate off the ground before and is still kickin it! He also used to loooove carrots when he was a pup. So weird.