[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/","headline":"Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe with Maple Syrup","name":"Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe with Maple Syrup","description":"This Paleo carrot cake with maple syrup, carrots, raisins, cinnamon, and a thick \"cream cheese\" frosting is not only delicious, but healthy too!","datePublished":"2018-03-16","dateModified":"2023-03-17","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/#Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/author\/admin\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/633db4fb7ed9d2590b227dabf72c5c29660269aeb3ce3e15c319a88a5df98ef3?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"My Natural Family","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/mnf-logo.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Paleo-Carrot-Cake-Recipe.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Paleo-Carrot-Cake-Recipe.jpg","height":900,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/","commentCount":"28","comment":[{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment1","dateCreated":"2020-04-09 10:35:34","description":"Correct.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca Baron","url":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment2","dateCreated":"2020-04-04 22:51:46","description":"I'd love to try this for Easter! Just to confirm, this recipe calls for 10 eggs, correct? Thank you!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Alyssa Sheehan","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment3","dateCreated":"2020-04-03 17:29:42","description":"I really want to try this! Just to be clear, the recipe calls for 10 eggs, correct?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ALYSSA A SHEEHAN","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment4","dateCreated":"2019-09-03 13:12:47","description":"Soaked cashews in room temp for 6 hours. Pro tip: keep it cool, anything over 80 degrees makes the frosting melt!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Samantha Eichel","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment5","dateCreated":"2019-03-13 18:25:03","description":"I'm not sure. I haven't tried it. The consistency isn't quite the same so I couldn't tell you without testing it myself. Sorry I'm not more help.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment6","dateCreated":"2019-03-11 07:41:51","description":"Can I use apple sauce instead of the pumpkin? If yes, what quantity?","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Daga","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment7","dateCreated":"2018-04-04 09:08:34","description":"I supposed, but it would be like subbing white sugar for brown sugar and would change the taste and you would probably need to use a different amount. A Google search could tell you the difference. Another thought is that you could probably get away with use less of the maple syrup, although that would change the moisture content of the cake. . .","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment8","dateCreated":"2018-03-30 09:24:38","description":"Can you sub the maple syrup for honey? Looking to cut back on the sugar!","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Libby","url":"\/\/\/"}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment9","dateCreated":"2018-03-22 20:40:20","description":"Hum. I don't think it's very pumpkin-y, but I like pumpkin things, so I'm probably not the best person to ask. It does have a pretty decent amount of pumpkin, but not as much as carrots.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Rebecca","url":""}},{"@type":"Comment","@id":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#Comment10","dateCreated":"2018-03-20 19:20:39","description":"I'm looking for a good carrot cake recipe that's Paleo. I see this one has Pumpkin in it. Both my husband and I hate anything pumpkin, so can you tell me if the flavor of pumpkin comes through in each bite, or is it absorbed so the cake doesn't have a pumpkin taste? The recipe sounds awesome until I get to \"pumpkin\" so thank you for your advice.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Marylou","url":""}}],"about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":945,"articleBody":"Jump to Recipe·Print RecipeSpread the loveThis is the best Paleo carrot cake recipe! It's made with maple syrup instead of sugar plus it's gluten-free and healthy and clean eating. When I was pregnant with my first child, carrot cake was my craving of choice.  I was like a carrot cake junkie! Anywhere I went I just had to have it. I wasn't on any diet restrictions back then, so I went so far as to buy those little cake squares at 7-11 - it was quite the craving.To this day, carrot is my FAVORITE cake. I mean, really, what\u2019s NOT to love? The moistness, the carrots, the raisins, the cinnamon, the thick cream cheese frosting (I\u2019m drooling already!) But guess what? A slice, ok, ok, 3 slices of carrot cake when pregnant is just fine, in my book anyway.  So, what about now?I can\u2019t dive into a moist delicious, \u00dcber fattening piece of carrot cake because although it makes my heart skip a beat, my waist is like \u201cNo way LADY! Red Alert! Red Alert!\u201d what\u2019s a gal to do? Well, if you\u2019re anything like me, and your mind works like mine, then that\u2019s super scary and you\u2019ll also have come up with some way to indulge without all that added fat! Right? RIGHT???I\u2019ve come up with \"my\" tried and true recipe for the best carrot cake and it's Paleo you\u2019ll ever indulge in all the while being good to your waistline, and hips, and anywhere else you gain weight. Yes, I love you, too! I came up with this recipe when I wanted my favorite birthday cake (carrot), but I was on the Paleo diet and knew my old recipe just wasn't going to cut it. I'm glad I tried this because I love it - and I don't feel bad after eating it. HUGE bonus!I would love to know what you think of this recipe, especially if you miss the cream cheese frosting that's in traditional carrot cakes. Please comment below!PrintRecipeclock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPaleo Carrot Cake Recipe with Maple Syrup\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t3 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2 Stars\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1 Star\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 from 2 reviews\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAuthor: Rebecca Baron\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrep Time: 15 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Time: 35 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTotal Time: 50 minutes\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYield: 12 1x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCategory: Dessert\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCuisine: Paleo\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrint Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSave Recipe\t\t\t\t\t\tRecipe Saved\t(function(){\tfunction ensureSlickstream() {\t\treturn new Promise((resolve, reject) => {\t\t\tif (window.slickstream) {\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t} else {\t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener('slickstream-ready', () => {\t\t\t\t\tresolve(window.slickstream.v1);\t\t\t\t});\t\t\t}\t\t});\t}\tfunction updateFavoriteButtonState() {\t\tensureSlickstream().then(function(slickstream) {\t\t\tvar isFavorite = slickstream.favorites.getState();\t\t\tdocument.querySelectorAll('.tasty-recipes-slickstream-button').forEach(function(el) {\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? null : 'none';\t\t\t\tel.querySelector('.tasty-recipes-not-saved').style.display = isFavorite ? 'none' : null;\t\t\t});\t\t});\t}\tdocument.querySelectorAll('.tasty-recipes-slickstream-button').forEach(function(el) {\t\tel.addEventListener('click', function() {\t\t\tensureSlickstream().then(function(slickstream) {\t\t\t\tvar state = slickstream.favorites.getState();\t\t\t\tslickstream.favorites.setState(!state);\t\t\t});\t\t});\t});\tdocument.addEventListener('slickstream-favorite-change', () => {\t\tupdateFavoriteButtonState();\t});\tupdateFavoriteButtonState();}())\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDescription\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis carrot cake which is Paleo is made with maple syrup *, carrots, raisins, cinnamon, and a thick \"cream cheese\" frosting is not only delicious, but healthy too!\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIngredients\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tScale\t\t\t\t\t\t1x2x3x\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t5 medium-sized Carrots (peeled and shredded)\u00be Cup Raisins (optional)1 Cup Pure maple syrup *\u00be Cup Coconut Flour * (sifted once to remove lumps)1 \u00bd Tbsp Ground Organic Saigon Cinnamon\u00bc tsp Ground nutmeg1 tsp Real Salt1 tsp Baking Soda10 Eggs (pastured)1 \u00be Cup Pumpkin Puree (one 15 oz. can)1 Tbl Pure Vanilla Extract1 Cup Coconut Oil (melted and cooled)Cream Cheese Frosting3 \u2153 Cup Raw Cashews4-5 Cups Boiling Water1 Cup Coconut Oil (melted and cooled)1 Cup Pure Maple Syrup *3 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract2 tsp Lemon Juice\u00bd tsp Real SaltPinch Ground Ginger (optional)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCook Mode\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPrevent your screen from going dark\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tInstructions\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStir the shredded carrots and raisins (if using) together with the maple syrup and refrigerate for one hour.Heat the oven to 325. Grease two 9\" cake pans with coconut oil and dust with coconut flour, line the bottoms with circles of parchment paper cut to fit and set aside. If using a Bundt pan, grease and flour as described and set aside.Combine the coconut flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda.Crack the eggs into a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until combined.Add the pumpkin puree, vanilla, coconut oil and orange zest (if using) and beat until well combined.Fold in the dry ingredient mixture until just combined.Fold in the maple syrup\/carrot mixture until evenly combined.Divide the batter between the cake pans, or pour into the Bundt pan.Bake 35-40 minutes in cake pans, or 1 hr and 20-30 minutes in Bundt pan. Cakes are done when a toothpick stuck in the center comes out clean.Let the cakes cool completely before removing from pans and frosting. Loosen the cakes from the sides of the pan with a knife for easier removal.Creme Cheese FrostingPlace the cashews in a heat-safe container and cover with boiling water. Let stand 20 - 30 minutes, then drain and rinse with cold water. Drain again to remove as much water as possible.Transfer the cashews to a food processor and process until they're broken down into a paste. Add the remaining frosting ingredients one at a time, processing well after each addition. Continue to process until the mixture is very smooth. Add a tablespoon or two of your favorite paleo milk if the mixture is too thick.Transfer the frosting to a freezer-safe bowl and freeze about 30 minutes.Remove from freezer and beat with an electric mixer until the frosting begins to thicken.Return the frosting to the freezer for another 30 minutes. Remove and beat until thick. At this point, the frosting should thicken quickly. If it's too thick to spread easily, let it sit out at room temperature until it softens slightly.Refrigerate until ready to use.Frost the cooled cake as you like. Use plenty of frosting between the layers for a tall, beautiful cake.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou may also like...Paleo Desserts IndexPaleo Oatmeal Cookies Recipe with RaisinsPaleo Lemon Bars RecipeSoft-Batch Chocolate Chip Cassava Flour Cookies RecipeThe Very Best Ever Paleo Chocolate Cake RecipeCoconut Lime Paleo Strawberry Shortcake Recipe"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Paleo Carrot Cake Recipe with Maple Syrup","item":"https:\/\/www.mynaturalfamily.com\/paleo-carrot-cake\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]