“Super Food” Carrot Spice Cake

April 1, 2016

“Super Food” Carrot Spice Cake

Serves 10
Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 30 minutes
Total time 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Kodiak "Super Food" mix
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 Large whole eggs
  • 1/4 cup Pumpkin Spice MuscleEgg egg whites (replace with whole egg if desired)
  • 100 drops liquid stevia (or 1/3 cup extra sweetener of choice)
  • 1 cup milk of choice
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 8oz fat free cream cheese (** FROSTING **)
  • 1/2 cup softened butter (** FROSTING **)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (** FROSTING **)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (** FROSTING **)
  • 2 tablespoons milk of choice (** FROSTING **)

Optional

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line the bottom of two 9" cake pans with parchment paper and lightly coat sides with non stick spray.
Step 2
In a stand mixer or large bowl, combine almond flour, Kodiak mix, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and brown sugar. Stir until combined. Add eggs, egg whites, oil, apple sauce, vanilla, stevia, and milk. Mix until smooth. Stir in shredded carrots. Divide and pour into prepared pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Step 3
In a stand mixer, combine softened cream cheese, butter, and vanilla extract. Whip until fluffy. Add 1 tbsp of milk at a time until you have a nice frosting consistency. Frost cakes and top with chopped walnuts and extra cinnamon if desired.

Note

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: calories- 479, fat- 24 grams, carbs- 57 grams/fiber- 5 grams, protein- 12 grams PER SERVING