Carrot Zucchini Cake Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Carrot Zucchini Cake

A low carb tasty alternative to carrot cake.

Yields:

30 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

60 mins

Meal Type:

Dessert
Breakfast

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 cups fluid heavy cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup extra light olive oil
  • 1/2 wedge yields lemon juice
  • 1 cup crushed, sliced, or chunks pineapple
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped zucchini, shredded
  • 8 oz coconut, unsweetened
  • 4 tbsps ground flax meal
  • 1 cup walnut flour
  • 1 cup stirred almond flour
  • 2 tsps baking soda
  • 1 oz xanthan gum
  • 6 oz splenda

Directions

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a mixing bowl separate egg whites from yolks. Whip egg whites until peaks form. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine walnut and almond flours (can substitute soy flour for some volume as well), baking soda, xanthan gum, salt and spices. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl combine cream and lemon juice, then add egg yolks, oil, sweetener and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl combine shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, coconut and crushed pineapple with juice.
  • Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well. Fold in egg whites, do not overmix.
  • Pour into a prepared 9x13" pan, bake at 350 °F for 45 minutes to an hour. Check with toothpick.
  • Allow to cool at least 20 minutes before serving.
  • Top with your favorite Splenda-sweetened cream cheese frosting. Good served chilled for 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 195
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 15.67g
    % Daily Value 20%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 7.52g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 1.551g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 5.784g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 40mg
    % Daily Value 13%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 125mg
    % Daily Value 5%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 11.97g
    % Daily Value 4%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.5g
      % Daily Value 9%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 6.89g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 3.53g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 8mcg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 2%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 2mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 5mg
    % Daily Value 28%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 200mg
    % Daily Value 4%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 195 KCal
  • Fat 15.67 g
  • Carbs 11.97 g
  • Protein 3.53 g

There are 195 calories in 1 serving of Carrot Zucchini Cake.

How long would it take to burn off 195 KCal?

Basketball

20 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

27 minutes

Jogging

16 minutes

Running

13 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

19 minutes

Walking

22 minutes

Weight Training

22 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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