🥕 Keto Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

🥕 Keto Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting

A rich, spiced dessert that is low-carb, gluten-free, and perfectly “mix-and-bake” simple.

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Cook time: 25 minutes

  • Yields: 12 bars

  • Net Carbs: 7g per bar

Ingredients

The Spiced Cake Base:

  • 1 ½ cups Almond flour

  • ½ cup Coconut flour

  • ¾ cup Erythritol (granulated)

  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon

  • ¼ tsp Ground nutmeg

  • ¼ tsp Ground ginger

  • 1 tsp Baking powder

  • ¼ tsp Salt

  • 3 Large eggs

  • ½ cup Almond milk (unsweetened)

  • ½ cup Liquid coconut oil

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • 1 ½ cups Grated carrot (finely grated is best)

  • ½ cup Walnuts or pecans, chopped

The Tangy Frosting:

  • 8 oz Cream cheese, softened

  • ¼ cup Unsalted butter, softened

  • ⅓ cup Erythritol (powdered works best for smooth frosting)

  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

  • A pinch of Salt


Instructions

  1. Prep Work: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.

  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, erythritol, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the eggs, almond milk, liquid coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  4. Combine: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the finely grated carrots and chopped nuts.

  5. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into your prepared pan. Bake for 22–25 minutes. Tip: Do not overbake! The bars should be set but still moist. 6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan. If the cake is even slightly warm, the frosting will melt.

  6. Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, use a hand beater to cream together the softened cream cheese and butter. Add the powdered Erythritol, vanilla, and salt. Beat until fluffy and smooth.

  7. Frost and Chill: Spread the icing over the cooled cake. For the best texture and clean slices, place the pan in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting into 12 bars.


💡 Pro-Tips for Success

  • Fine Texture: Finely grate your carrots. Large shreds can release too much moisture and make the bars “soggy”.

  • Clean Slices: Use a sharp knife dipped in warm water (and wiped dry) to get those perfect, bakery-style squares.

  • Storage: These stay delicious in the fridge for up to 5 days or can be frozen for up to 2 months.


Nutritional Profile (Per Bar)

  • Calories: 215 kcal

  • Fat: 19g

  • Net Carbs: 7g

  • Protein: 5g

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