Zero Cholesterol Carrot Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 40 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful carrot cake with zucchini and pineapple, naturally low in cholesterol, perfect for health-conscious dessert lovers seeking a sweet, spiced treat.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded zucchini
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 8 oz. egg substitute
  • 2/3 cup salad oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup dark raisins
  • 3/4 cup confectioners sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground ginger.
  3. Drain crushed pineapple well and reserve the juice.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together drained pineapple, brown sugar, egg substitute, salad oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Stir the pineapple mixture, shredded carrots, shredded zucchini, and dark raisins into the flour mixture until the flour is moistened.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan.
  7. Bake for approximately 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before removing from the pan and serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

944 kcal 47% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.3g 25% DV
Total Fat 26.1g 34% DV
Carbs 161.8g 59% DV
Fiber 13.1g 47% DV
Sugar 86.3g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19566.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1492.8mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 861.8mcg 96% DV
Vitamin C 20mg 22% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 1678.5mg 100% DV
Iron 11.8mg 66% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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