Description
For a healthier and lighter carrot cake, make this spelt flour version. Moist and spiced, it is nicely balanced by hints of maple syrup in the fluffy ricotta cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups spelt flour
- 3/4 cup Sucanat or coconut sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pure olive oil
- 3 large eggs
- 3 1/2 cups finely grated carrot
For the Frosting:
- 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the Cake:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line and grease an 8-inch cake pan. Set aside.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, lightly whisk together the oil and eggs. Add the liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, and whisk just until incorporated.
- Add the grated carrot and mix until just combined. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake 35-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan and transferring to a wire rack and allowing to cool completely.
For the Frosting:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the frosting ingredients until completely combined.
- Spread the top of the cooled cake with the frosting. Transfer to a plate or stand and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Dessert
Keywords: cake, carrot cake, spelt flour, sucanat, coconut sugar, Easter desserts