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
liz @ tip top shape says
These are too cute! I love carrot cake. If it's on a dessert menu, it's a pretty good bet to say I'm going to order it!
Melissa Shultz says
Now that is genius! I love carrot cake. And I can't wait to try this recipe. My favorite part about your recipes is that they are small scale. Oh and I love your statement about shopping for food instead of shoes. Made me chuckle in agreement.
Laura (Blogging Over Thyme) says
These are so cuteee! And yeah, the natural sugar thing is perfect for me because I still need to fit into that wedding dress in six months!!
Living The sweet life says
I feel like you were describing me, when you said SOME WOMEN SHOP FOR SHOES, I SHOP FOR FOOD - I can't even begin to tell you how excited i get when I go to a new supermarket, or a farmers market ...
This cake is AMAZING ... I have to give it a shot :)
Julia says
This is a classic case of a dessert-built-for-two recipe that would quickly turn into just dessert...for me alone. I'm already addicted to these lumps and I haven't even tried them yet. UGH! So pretty and tasty. Apple juice concentrate??! Stop it, you genius! xo
Laura | Fork Knife Swoon says
I'm pretty sure carrot cake counts as a serving of vegetables.... All that butter and sugar be damned! Love the natural sweetness here and those cute carrot ribbons on top!
Kathleen @ Brownie and Bites says
Hi Cristina. I'm new to your site, and I'm glad I found it.You have a lot of great recipes! Carrot cake is one of my favorites. I love the use of natural sweeteners here.
Russell from Chasing Delicious says
I am just adoring this recipe!
Madison says
I love this sugar cleanse/healthy dessert thing you have going on around here. And I appreciate you using natural ingredients because I hate franken-food that uses a bunch of fake stuff to make a "healthy" dessert. :)
Christina Lane says
Welcome back from Cali! Isn't life hard after the Golden State? We'll catch up soon :) xo
Amanda says
Love!