I was craving Carrot Cake

SkeeterN · 10-17-2008, 06:30 AM

I just made something yummy and I can't believe how good this is. It really tastes like carrot cake. It is amazing on this woe what you can create and still stay legal.

Its the one minute muffin with a twist

1/4 cup almond flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tbl poly D (optional I use this for moistness)
1 tsp cinnamon
3 or 4 frozen carrot chopped medallions in my tiny food processor chopper (just opened the bag and took them out and sealed it and put it back in the freezer) Carrots are little high in carbs but that isn't very many of them.
2 tbl chopped pecans (I like walnuts)
4 tbl splenda (or sweetener of your choice, to your taste really)
stir dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients
2 tbl melted butter
1 egg
2 tbl water
stirred well

spray container cook 1 minute 30 seconds let cool (I stick mine in the freezer

)

cream cheese frosting 2 oz softened cream cheese 1 tbl melted butter sweeten to taste, top cake.

Vanessa120 · 10-17-2008, 06:35 AM

Sounds pretty good. I will try this! Thanks.

Laura in Arizona · 10-17-2008, 06:38 AM

What an excellent idea! I don't have frozen carrots but always have fresh baby ones. I am going to try grating some and adding it this morning. Thanks!

SkeeterN · 10-17-2008, 06:42 AM

edited the recipe, check out what I forgot.

I forgot the nuts and to add 2 tbl water. oops

SugarPop · 10-17-2008, 07:14 AM

3 or 4 frozen carrot chopped medallions

What exactly do you mean? I want to be really clear because I don't normally eat or buy carrots because of the carb count. About how many weightwise? Do you mean frozen sliced carrots?

B

SkeeterN · 10-17-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SugarPop

3 or 4 frozen carrot chopped medallions

What exactly do you mean? I want to be really clear because I don't normally eat or buy carrots because of the carb count. About how many weightwise? Do you mean frozen sliced carrots?

B

Yes frozen little circles of carrots. I just pulled 4 pieces out of a bag of frozen carrots. I also do not buy them because of the carbs but using them this way keeps them from going bad.

tea cup · 10-17-2008, 07:54 AM

I don't have any poly D. Any ideas, anybody, what could be used as a substitute? This sounds like a great snack for DH.

tea cup

Laura in Arizona · 10-17-2008, 08:26 AM

I just made my regular OMM recipe (1/4 cup golden flax meal, 1/2 tsp b powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, liquid splenda, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 egg) but added 5 finely grated fresh baby carrots. Did not have time to make the frosting part but it was really good. Carb count for baby carrots is 3 net carbs for 5 carrots. My normal muffin is 1.7 net carbs, with the carrots it is 4.7. Still very doable especially since this is acting like a dessert. Can't wait to try with cream cheese frosting!

SkeeterN · 10-17-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tea cup

I don't have any poly D. Any ideas, anybody, what could be used as a substitute? This sounds like a great snack for DH.

tea cup

You don't need it. I just use it for moistness. Just make it without it.

Tyl · 10-17-2008, 10:58 AM

yummy!

Soobee · 10-18-2008, 02:31 AM

I'll bet you could do this with zucchini or chayote. I must try it.

lcmiller461 · 10-19-2008, 06:25 PM

This sounds awesome! I love carrot cake, and have missed it terribly. This is definitely on my to do list.

mamagiff · 10-19-2008, 08:16 PM

DH and I were just talking about carrot cake the other day and I said I'd see if I could find a way to make the OMM like a carrot cake! Thanks for posting this, Anita! I'll be making it this week for our anniversary dessert!

mamagiff · 10-21-2008, 11:37 AM

I made this today for me and DH to share since we had a good sized lunch and I wanted to only make one to try to see if we liked it. Yummmmmm!!!!! I made a few changes....

I used 3T splenda instead of 4T
I subbed pineapple DaVinci for the water
I added a few drops of orange extract to the frosting

This was delicious and I'm thinking that even without the carrots it would be really good!

Barbara690 · 01-22-2009, 06:52 PM

Skeeter,I made this twice already and we love it! I want to try it with zucchini next.This recipe is a winner!!!!
I also loved your donut recipe too.

Barbo · 01-23-2009, 02:21 PM

What kind of implement do we use to cook the cake in? and oven or
micro,? and how long do we cook it? I'd love to make it today.
Is this two servings?

CarolynF · 01-23-2009, 03:35 PM

I need to try this..

However, the last of my RV cake is still in the fridge.

I think I will do this and put it in 4 ounce custard cups..I do this with my 3 minute chocolate cake..

Thanks, Skeeter.

kzcar · 01-27-2010, 02:33 PM

Just joined-this cake sounds so great-what did you make it in and it's microwaved on high?
Thanks!

jlp2009 · 01-30-2010, 03:56 PM

Glad you revived this thread. This sounds really good! I am going to try it tomorrow.

NineOhNine · 01-31-2010, 03:56 PM

I have made carrot cake by altering a bean brownie recipe (I use black soybeans). I add grated carrots, grated zucchini, chopped walnuts--and if I'm feeling particularly daring, pineapple canned in its own juice and/or fresh cranberries. Apple pie spice rounds it out, and cream cheese frosting goes on top. (Oh, and I left out the chocolate, of course.)

stewcarol · 01-31-2010, 05:25 PM

I followed the recipe above, but used finely chopped zucchini instead of carrots (about 2Tbsp). I sprayed a large wide coffee cup with pam, and microwaved on high 1 min 30 seconds. After letting it sit for a couple minutes while I made the cream cheese frosting, I turned the cup upside down and the "cake" popped out. It was good sized, so I cut it in half and am refrigerating them to cool off, then I will frost both of them, and save one for tomorrow. I'll report back on the taste!

stewcarol · 01-31-2010, 05:53 PM

This was delicious. One half was quite satisfying, and by cutting it in half I could ice all the way around it (and there was lots of frosting too). Using zuchinni worked great, in my opinion. More of an iced spice cake/zucchini flavor, but the cream cheese frosting also gave it the carrot cake feel. Thanks!

jlp2009 · 02-02-2010, 07:27 AM

This sounded so good I had to try it. I tripled the recipe except for the eggs, I only used 2. I decreased the sweetener to my taste, and used a combination of almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and coconut flour. Baked for 20 min. in a loaf pan.
I don't have poly D so left that out.
These were very moist and tasted exactly like a carrot bar cake.
I used some whipped cream cheese frosting on top. Wow! Thanks for the inspiration!

10-17-2008, 06:30 AM	#1
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 18,062 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 4'10 and 170/115 (5 or so pounds up or down) WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	I was craving Carrot Cake I just made something yummy and I can't believe how good this is. It really tastes like carrot cake. It is amazing on this woe what you can create and still stay legal. Its the one minute muffin with a twist 1/4 cup almond flour 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tbl poly D (optional I use this for moistness) 1 tsp cinnamon 3 or 4 frozen carrot chopped medallions in my tiny food processor chopper (just opened the bag and took them out and sealed it and put it back in the freezer) Carrots are little high in carbs but that isn't very many of them. 2 tbl chopped pecans (I like walnuts) 4 tbl splenda (or sweetener of your choice, to your taste really) stir dry ingredients before adding wet ingredients 2 tbl melted butter 1 egg 2 tbl water stirred well spray container cook 1 minute 30 seconds let cool (I stick mine in the freezer ) cream cheese frosting 2 oz softened cream cheese 1 tbl melted butter sweeten to taste, top cake. __________________ ~~Anita~~ Celebrated Atkins for 9 years! Last edited by SkeeterN; 10-17-2008 at 06:41 AM..

01-23-2009, 02:21 PM	#16
Barbo Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Southern Ca. San Juan Capistrano Posts: 3,271 Gallery: Barbo Stats: 225/155/136 WOE: Low Carb Diabetic Plan Start Date: August 2005	Skeeter What kind of implement do we use to cook the cake in? and oven or micro,? and how long do we cook it? I'd love to make it today. Is this two servings?

01-31-2010, 03:56 PM	#20
NineOhNine Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 344 Gallery: NineOhNine Stats: 250/230/155 WOE: Generic <72 carbs/day	I have made carrot cake by altering a bean brownie recipe (I use black soybeans). I add grated carrots, grated zucchini, chopped walnuts--and if I'm feeling particularly daring, pineapple canned in its own juice and/or fresh cranberries. Apple pie spice rounds it out, and cream cheese frosting goes on top. (Oh, and I left out the chocolate, of course.) Last edited by NineOhNine; 01-31-2010 at 03:59 PM..

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10-17-2008, 06:35 AM	#2
Vanessa120 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,846 Gallery: Vanessa120 Stats: 189/130 size 2-4 5'4" WOE: Low Carb Real Food Start Date: Low Carb Since 2001	Sounds pretty good. I will try this! Thanks.

10-17-2008, 06:38 AM	#3
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 501 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Paleo/Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	What an excellent idea! I don't have frozen carrots but always have fresh baby ones. I am going to try grating some and adding it this morning. Thanks!

10-17-2008, 06:42 AM	#4
SkeeterN Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: West Central Ohio Posts: 18,062 Gallery: SkeeterN Stats: 4'10 and 170/115 (5 or so pounds up or down) WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2004	edited the recipe, check out what I forgot. I forgot the nuts and to add 2 tbl water. oops

10-17-2008, 07:14 AM	#5
SugarPop Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NY Posts: 2,611 Gallery: SugarPop Stats: 225/143.0/125 (5'2") WOE: Atkins/ LowCarb	3 or 4 frozen carrot chopped medallions What exactly do you mean? I want to be really clear because I don't normally eat or buy carrots because of the carb count. About how many weightwise? Do you mean frozen sliced carrots? B

10-17-2008, 07:54 AM	#7
tea cup Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 533 Gallery: tea cup Stats: 145/130/124? 5'2" WOE: UDDDD for health primarily, secondly for wt loss	I don't have any poly D. Any ideas, anybody, what could be used as a substitute? This sounds like a great snack for DH. tea cup

10-17-2008, 08:26 AM	#8
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 501 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Paleo/Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	I just made my regular OMM recipe (1/4 cup golden flax meal, 1/2 tsp b powder, 1 tsp cinnamon, liquid splenda, 1 Tbsp coconut oil, 1 egg) but added 5 finely grated fresh baby carrots. Did not have time to make the frosting part but it was really good. Carb count for baby carrots is 3 net carbs for 5 carrots. My normal muffin is 1.7 net carbs, with the carrots it is 4.7. Still very doable especially since this is acting like a dessert. Can't wait to try with cream cheese frosting!

10-17-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
Tyl Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: TX Posts: 15,001 Gallery: Tyl Stats: FAT AGAIN--working on it! WOE: LC Start Date: Sept 2008/Again Sept 2011	yummy!

10-18-2008, 02:31 AM	#11
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,887 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	I'll bet you could do this with zucchini or chayote. I must try it.

10-19-2008, 06:25 PM	#12
lcmiller461 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 541 Gallery: lcmiller461 Stats: 160/135/125 WOE: Atkins, etc.	This sounds awesome! I love carrot cake, and have missed it terribly. This is definitely on my to do list.

10-19-2008, 08:16 PM	#13
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 56,041 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: general low carb	DH and I were just talking about carrot cake the other day and I said I'd see if I could find a way to make the OMM like a carrot cake! Thanks for posting this, Anita! I'll be making it this week for our anniversary dessert!

10-21-2008, 11:37 AM	#14
mamagiff Bike Tart Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: right down the road from Bong Recreation Area! Posts: 56,041 Gallery: mamagiff WOE: general low carb	I made this today for me and DH to share since we had a good sized lunch and I wanted to only make one to try to see if we liked it. Yummmmmm!!!!! I made a few changes.... I used 3T splenda instead of 4T I subbed pineapple DaVinci for the water I added a few drops of orange extract to the frosting This was delicious and I'm thinking that even without the carrots it would be really good!

01-22-2009, 06:52 PM	#15
Barbara690 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: southern Colorado Posts: 956 Gallery: Barbara690 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Oct,2003 this time around	Skeeter,I made this twice already and we love it! I want to try it with zucchini next.This recipe is a winner!!!! I also loved your donut recipe too.

01-23-2009, 03:35 PM	#17
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,802 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	I need to try this.. However, the last of my RV cake is still in the fridge. I think I will do this and put it in 4 ounce custard cups..I do this with my 3 minute chocolate cake.. Thanks, Skeeter.

01-27-2010, 02:33 PM	#18
kzcar Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 1 Gallery: kzcar WOE: counting carbs	Just joined-this cake sounds so great-what did you make it in and it's microwaved on high? Thanks!

01-30-2010, 03:56 PM	#19
jlp2009 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 718 Gallery: jlp2009	Glad you revived this thread. This sounds really good! I am going to try it tomorrow.

01-31-2010, 05:25 PM	#21
stewcarol Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 472 Gallery: stewcarol	I followed the recipe above, but used finely chopped zucchini instead of carrots (about 2Tbsp). I sprayed a large wide coffee cup with pam, and microwaved on high 1 min 30 seconds. After letting it sit for a couple minutes while I made the cream cheese frosting, I turned the cup upside down and the "cake" popped out. It was good sized, so I cut it in half and am refrigerating them to cool off, then I will frost both of them, and save one for tomorrow. I'll report back on the taste!

01-31-2010, 05:53 PM	#22
stewcarol Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 472 Gallery: stewcarol	This was delicious. One half was quite satisfying, and by cutting it in half I could ice all the way around it (and there was lots of frosting too). Using zuchinni worked great, in my opinion. More of an iced spice cake/zucchini flavor, but the cream cheese frosting also gave it the carrot cake feel. Thanks!

02-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#23
jlp2009 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 718 Gallery: jlp2009	This sounded so good I had to try it. I tripled the recipe except for the eggs, I only used 2. I decreased the sweetener to my taste, and used a combination of almond flour, vanilla protein powder, and coconut flour. Baked for 20 min. in a loaf pan. I don't have poly D so left that out. These were very moist and tasted exactly like a carrot bar cake. I used some whipped cream cheese frosting on top. Wow! Thanks for the inspiration!