Weight Watchers Carrot Cake is a healthy and creamy cake recipe. It consists of low-fat as well as low-calorie points. Bake it with different ingredients such as carrots, pineapple, apple sauce, and low-point sugar. This Weight Watchers carrot cake perfectly fits into Weight Watchers diet chats. It gives a tasty and smooth flavor that quickly dissolves your taste buds. You can customize this cake with different items to make it more yummy and delicious. Perfect for birthday parties, evening snacks, or any occasion. Let’s make the cake with the following details listed below.
Equipment
Mixing Bowls
Spoon
Spatula
Baking Tray
Fork
Ingredients
Cake
All-purpose flour, 2 1/3 cups
Baking Powder 2tsp
Vanilla Extract 1tsp
Baking soda, 1tsp
Cinnamon 3/4tsp
Nutmeg 1/2tsp
Unsweetened Applesauce 1 cup
Low-calorie sweetener 1 1/3 Cup
Grated carrots, 3cups
Chopped walnuts, 1/3 cup
Pineapple Chunks 1/2 cup
Table Salt: 1/2 teaspoon, or to taste
Eggs 3
Oil 2tbsps
Cream Cheese Frosting
Reduced Fat-cream Cheese, 8 ounce
Organic Honey 4tbsp
Vanilla Extract 3/4tsp
Non-fat Plain Greek Yogurt (4 tbsp)
Ground Cinnamon, to taste
Ingredient Notes
Sweetener: We will use low-calorie sweeteners like stevia, monk fruit sweetener, brown sugar, or maple syrup.
Vanilla Extract: It is used to give an aroma to the cake.
Eggs: They bind the mixture and make a fluffy cake.
Walnuts: It gives a crunchy taste. Almonds, pecans, or other dried items also work best.
Table Salt: I used half a teaspoon to adjust the flavors.
Fat-cream Cheese: We used fat-cream to lower the calories. I prefer to use only normal-temperature cream so it blends everything smoothly.
Instructions
- For baking, adjust the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
- Add baking soda, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Mix well all ingredients.
- Next, add beaten eggs and sugar together. Stir it until it gives a smooth texture.
- Pour apple sauce and oil into this mixture. Combine well.
- Combine wet items with dry items to make them lumps-free.
- Next, add chopped walnuts, pineapple, and carrots to this flour batter.
- Thoroughly combine the mixture by using a spoon.
- Evenly distribute the cake batter into a baking tray by using a spoon.
- Bake it for 25-35 minutes in a warm oven.
- After 40 minutes, check the cake by inserting a fork or toothpick.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool it for 10-12 minutes.
- Meanwhile, we will prepare frosting.
Preparation of Cream Cheese Frosting
- Stir cream cheese and yogurt in a mixing bowl until velvety.
- Next, mix cinnamon, honey, and vanilla extract in the same bowl.
- Put this bowl in the fridge for twenty to thirty minutes.
Assembling
- Decorate the first layer of cake with half frosting.
- Next, add the second layer over the first layer and top it with the leftover frosting.
- Sprinkle over garnished nuts. Serve and enjoy.
Alternative Choices
Nuts: You can add nuts to your choice. Raises will fit well. We will add raisins to the cake batter and mix it. Check the Weight Watchers points and adjust them accordingly.
Grated Coconut: It gives a coconut and refreshing taste to the cake. Add grated coconut to the cake mixture and bake it. It also works well as a topping.
Gluten-free: This cake is not made with gluten-free items. You can modify it to your diet program. Enjoy it with gluten-free flour in place of regular flour.
Pineapple: Grated zucchini also works best in place of pineapple chunks.
Tips
Before slicing, you can trim the extra layer of the cake.
Use only fresh carrots instead of frozen ones. Fresh carrots give a fresh taste.
Avoid overmixing the cake batter; otherwise, it will thin the cake texture.
You can also blend the items by using a food processor.
Storage Information
Ahead of Time: Bake the cake in advance and coat it with frosting before serving. We will not prepare the frosting ahead of time; otherwise, it will melt.
Fridge: Wrap the cake slices in plastic sheets and refrigerate them for 5-8 days. Enjoy it later with tea or coffee.
Freezer: We can freeze this cake as well. Pack the overall or sliced cake in a tight jar and freeze it for 1 month.
Reheating: You can’t reheat this cake. Alternatively, you can shift the frozen cake to the fridge before the evening to thaw it.
FAQs
Can I bake this cake in the pan?
Yes, you can use a baking round pan or Bundt cake pan to bake this cake.
How do we enjoy this creamy cake?
Enjoy it with dill deviled eggs, or pair it with main courses like baked Cornish hens, air fryer roast chicken, roasted carrots, and green beans with mushrooms.
Can I store this cake at normal temperature?
You can’t store it at normal temperature because it will quickly dry out. It is better to save in the fridge.
Nutritional Facts Per Serving
Serving Size: 1 slice
Number of Servings: 16
Total Calories: 168kcals
Carbohydrates 25g
Protein 5.1g
Sugar 8g
Total Fat: 6g
Fiber 2g
Sodium 284mg
Iron 0.6 mg
Total Weight Watchers Points per serving is 4 WW Points.