{"id":"0ed5a3b7-197e-44aa-afe4-cc1bac287389","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/0ed5a3b7-197e-44aa-afe4-cc1bac287389","source_url":"https://weightlosswithveera.com/low-calorie-carrot-cake/","title":"72 Calorie Carrot Cake","description":"Ever wanted to eat an entire cake and still lose weight? Now you can with this super moist and flavorful low calorie carrot cake!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT8M","cook_time":"PT20M","total_time":"PT28M","image_url":"https://weightlosswithveera.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IMG_5122-scaled.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"1 egg","item":"egg","quantity":1},{"text":"50 g 0 calorie brown sugar*","item":"0 calorie brown sugar*","quantity":50,"unit":"g"},{"text":"40 g 0% fat greek yogurt*","item":"0% fat greek yogurt*","quantity":40,"unit":"g"},{"text":"½ tsp vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"15 g unsweetened applesauce*","item":"unsweetened applesauce*","quantity":15,"unit":"g"},{"text":"35 g all-purpose/plain flour","item":"all-purpose/plain flour","quantity":35,"unit":"g"},{"text":"1 tsp baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"½ tsp ground cinnamon","item":"ground cinnamon","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"¼ tsp ground ginger","item":"ground ginger","quantity":0.25,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅛ tsp ground nutmeg","item":"ground nutmeg","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"⅛ tsp ground cloves","item":"ground cloves","quantity":0.125,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"30 g grated carrot","item":"grated carrot","quantity":30,"unit":"g"},{"text":"60 g Philadelphia lightest or 3% fat cream cheese*","item":"Philadelphia lightest or 3% fat cream cheese*","quantity":60,"unit":"g"},{"text":"30 g 0 calorie icing sugar*","item":"0 calorie icing sugar*","quantity":30,"unit":"g"},{"text":"½ tsp vanilla extract","item":"vanilla extract","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Pre-heat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line the inside of a 6-inch cake pan with parchment paper and set aside."},{"number":2,"text":"Make the frosting by mixing together the cream cheese, 0 calorie icing sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside in the fridge whilst making the cake."},{"number":3,"text":"To make the cake, whisk together the egg and 0 calorie brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the yogurt, applesauce and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth."},{"number":4,"text":"Add the flour, spices, baking powder and shredded carrot and whisk to combine.Transfer the batter to the lined cake pan and bake for 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out with a few crumbs."},{"number":5,"text":"Allow the cake to cool completely.Frost the cooled cake, cut into 4 slices and enjoy!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-29T23:54:39.501624+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-29T23:54:39.501624+00:00"}