There’s nothing quite like a slice of homemade carrot cake with a lovely cup of tea, especially when it’s soft, gently spiced and topped with a deliciously creamy frosting.
This healthy carrot cake with oats is a lighter take on a traditional favourite, made with wholesome rolled oats, freshly grated carrot, fat-free Greek yoghurt and a touch of cinnamon.
Instead of using butter or large amounts of oil, this easy carrot cake gets its moisture from yoghurt, eggs and carrot, creating a satisfying bake that’s full of flavour.
Finished with a smooth, light cream cheese frosting, it’s a wonderful treat for afternoon tea, family gatherings or whenever you fancy something sweet.
And the best part? You only need a handful of everyday ingredients to make it!
Why You’ll Love This Healthy Carrot Cake
- Made with oats: Rolled oats replace traditional plain flour for a hearty, satisfying texture.
- No butter or added oil in the batter: Greek yoghurt helps keep the cake moist.
- Naturally sweet and gently spiced: Carrot, sultanas and cinnamon add lovely flavour.
- Light cream cheese frosting: A delicious topping made with yoghurt and low-fat cream cheese.
- Easy to prepare: Simple ingredients and straightforward instructions.
- Perfect with a cuppa: A lovely homemade treat for afternoon tea.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–60 minutes
- Total Time: Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes, plus cooling
- Servings: 4
- Portions: 8 cake slices, assembled into 4 double-layer servings
- Course: Dessert
- Cuisine: British-inspired
- Cooking Method: Oven-baked
Ingredients
For the Oat Carrot Cake
- 125g rolled oats
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 4 tbsp granulated sweetener, such as erythritol
- 1 small carrot, finely grated and squeezed to remove excess moisture
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 30g sultanas
- 6 tbsp fat-free vanilla Greek yoghurt
- 2 large eggs
For the Light Cream Cheese Frosting
- 3 tbsp fat-free vanilla Greek yoghurt
- 2 tbsp low-fat cream cheese
- 1 tbsp icing sugar
Optional Decoration
- A small sprinkle of chopped walnuts
Note: Walnuts are optional and are not included in the original cake ingredients. They add extra flavour and crunch but also increase the calories per serving.