Healthy Carrot Cake in a Jar 

Delight in our Healthy Carrot Cake in a Jar recipe! Wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make. Enjoy a guilt-free treat packed with goodness.

Savor the scrumptious and nutritious delight of our Healthy Carrot Cake in a Jar! Bursting with wholesome goodness and loaded with fiber-packed whole wheat flour, vitamin-rich grated carrots, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup, this delectable treat is a guilt-free pleasure for your taste buds.

With each bite, you'll discover a harmonious blend of flavors, from the comforting warmth of cinnamon and nutmeg to the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts or pecans. Indulge in a dessert that satisfies your cravings and nourishes your body with essential nutrients. Treat yourself to a jar of this heavenly carrot cake and experience a burst of wholesome goodness in every spoonful.

These jars of goodness are sure to bring joy with every bite.

With our Healthy Carrot Cake in a Jar recipe, you can enjoy a delectable dessert that's not only a treat for your taste buds but also a celebration of nutritious ingredients. Whether you're looking for a sweet indulgence for yourself or a thoughtful homemade gift for a loved one, these jars of goodness are sure to bring joy with every bite. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a baking adventure that promises to delight and satisfy. Treat yourself to the wholesome charm of our Healthy Carrot Cake in a Jar, and let each spoonful bring a smile to your face.

• Prep Time: Approximately 20 minutes
• Servings Yield: Makes 6 servings
• Cook Time: Around 25-30 minutes

Ingredients

To make a healthy carrot cake in a jar for 6 people, you will need the following ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups almond flour or coconut flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup low-carb sweetener (e.g., stevia, erythritol, monk fruit sweetener)
• ¼ cup olive oil or melted coconut oil
• 2 large eggs (or an equivalent low-carb binder if needed)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 ½ cups grated carrots
• ⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
• Cream cheese frosting (optional)
• Mason jars (6 oz or 8 oz size)

Feel free to adjust these portions as needed to suit your taste preferences and dietary requirements.

These ingredients will help you prepare delicious and healthy carrot cake in jars for 6 people.

Directions for the Cake

Here are the step-by-step instructions for making a healthy carrot cake in a jar for 6 people:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a sheet pan by greasing it with oil or lining it with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together almond flour or coconut flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
3. In another bowl, mix the low-carb sweetener, olive oil or melted coconut oil, eggs (or low-carb binder alternative), and vanilla extract until smooth.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped walnuts or pecans (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.
6. Pour the batter onto the prepared sheet pan and spread it out evenly.
7. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Once baked, let the carrot cake cool before slicing and serving. Optionally, you can add cream cheese frosting on top.

For the luscious cream cheese frosting and topping:

• Embrace the decadence! In your stand mixer or with a hand mixer, blend cream cheese and butter till creamy.
• Gently add powdered sugar, mix well. Then, whip on medium for 1-2 minutes till velvety smooth.

Prepare the jar assembly with precision and care:

• Begin by cutting out cake rounds using a round biscuit or cookie cutter, ensuring they fit snugly into the jars.
• If needed, customize a cutter using a can to match the jar diameter perfectly, minimizing waste.
• Equip yourself with a piping bag fitted with a round tip to transfer the luscious frosting smoothly.
• Delicately layer the jars with a cake round at the base, followed by a generous dollop of frosting, then another cake round, and more frosting on top.
• Repeat the layering process until the jar nears the brim, gently pressing down on the cake after each addition.
• To add a delightful crunch, sprinkle toasted pecans or walnuts atop each masterpiece.
• Seal the jar with the lid and relish the treat within two days for optimal freshness.
• Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze the jars for an extended storage duration of up to three months, ensuring your scrumptious creation stays perfect for future enjoyment.

Your healthy carrot cake in a jar is now ready to be enjoyed!

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