Recipe Card
Hook – Quick Description:
A low-carb, spiced carrot cake made with chaffles as the “layers,” filled and frosted with creamy keto cream cheese frosting. All the cozy flavors of carrot cake — without the carbs!
Servings & Timing:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Assembly Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: ~25 minutes
Yield: 2–3 servings (mini cake)
Dietary Badges:
🥕 Keto-Friendly
🌾 Gluten-Free
🥛 Sugar-Free
Ingredients (Checklist Style):
For Carrot Chaffles (Cake Layers):
1 large egg
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tbsp heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp chopped walnuts
2 tbsp powdered keto sweetener
½ cup shredded carrot (well-drained)
¾ cup almond flour
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp pumpkin spice
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla or cake batter flavor (optional)
For Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup powdered keto sweetener
1 tsp vanilla extract
1–3 tbsp heavy whipping cream (to desired consistency)
Instructions (Concise & Numbered):
Preheat waffle maker (mini or regular size).
In a bowl, whisk egg, melted butter, cream, and sweetener until smooth.
Stir in shredded carrot, almond flour, walnuts, spices, baking powder, and vanilla. Mix well into a thick batter.
Pour batter into greased waffle maker and cook 3–4 minutes until golden. Repeat with remaining batter (makes 2–3 chaffles). Let cool.
For frosting: Beat softened cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla. Add whipping cream 1 tbsp at a time until fluffy and spreadable.
Assemble: Stack chaffles with frosting between layers. Spread frosting on top and garnish with extra walnuts if desired.
Chill for 30 minutes for best texture (optional), then slice and serve.
Additional Notes:
Make sure carrots are squeezed dry to avoid soggy chaffles.
For more “cake-like” texture, bake chaffles in oven at 350°F for ~8 minutes instead of waffle iron.
Brief Introduction
This Keto Carrot Chaffle Cake is proof that low-carb desserts can be indulgent and fun! Instead of a big cake, this recipe uses carrot-spiced chaffles as mini cake layers, filled with luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s perfect for Easter, spring gatherings, or whenever a carrot cake craving hits.
Step-by-Step Cooking Guide
Step 1 – Making the Carrot Chaffles
Mix wet ingredients, then stir in dry plus shredded carrots.
Cook in waffle maker until golden brown and firm.
Cool completely before frosting (like cake layers).
Step 2 – Cream Cheese Frosting
Beat cream cheese, sweetener, and vanilla.
Add cream slowly until it’s fluffy and smooth.
Step 3 – Assemble the Cake
Stack chaffles with frosting in between.
Finish with a thick layer of frosting on top and garnish with walnuts.
Ingredient Details & Substitutions
Carrot: Adds natural sweetness; keep portions small for keto.
Almond Flour: Gives body; can replace with coconut flour (2 tbsp instead of ¾ cup).
Walnuts: Optional, but add crunch and authentic carrot cake flavor.
Sweetener: Powdered erythritol, monk fruit blend, or allulose work best.
Spices: Pumpkin spice + cinnamon bring warmth.
Variations & Serving Suggestions
Cupcake Style: Bake batter in muffin tins instead of waffles.
Nut-Free: Omit walnuts or swap with sunflower seeds.
Tropical Twist: Add a few unsweetened coconut flakes.
Serving Ideas:
As a mini cake for two.
Topped with sugar-free caramel drizzle.
With coffee or tea as a sweet snack.
Storage & Make-Ahead
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days in airtight container.
Freezing: Freeze chaffles unfrosted for up to 1 month. Defrost and frost before serving.
Make-Ahead: Prepare chaffles the day before and frost before serving.
Nutrition Facts (Estimated, per serving, 1 of 3)
Calories: ~210 kcal
Protein: 7g
Net Carbs: 4g
Fat: 18g
FAQs
Q: Can I make this without a waffle maker?
A: Yes! Bake batter in a muffin tin or small cake pan at 350°F for 12–15 minutes.
Q: Can I double the recipe for a bigger cake?
A: Absolutely — just scale up and stack more chaffles for a taller cake.
Q: Will the carrots kick me out of ketosis?
A: Not in this amount — the small portion keeps net carbs low while giving authentic flavor.
Q: Can I use flavored cream cheese?
A: Yes, but keep it sugar-free (like a whipped vanilla cream cheese).
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