Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting - PCOS-Friendly Recipe
This Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting is a PCOS-friendly recipe.
Nutrition per Serving
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 c. vegetable oil
- 3 c. firmly packed, coarsely grated carrot
- 1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
- 2 1/2 c. self-rising flour
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 2 tsp. pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/325 degrees F fan-forced. Grease deep 9-inch round cake pan; line base with parchment paper.
- Beat eggs, sugar, and oil in small bowl with electric mixer until thick and creamy. Transfer mixture to large bowl; stir in carrot and nuts then sifted dry ingredients. Pour mixture into pan.
- Bake cake about 1 1/4 hours. Stand in pan 5 minutes; turn, top-side up, onto wire rack to cool.
- Meanwhile, make lemon cream cheese frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese and rind in small bowl with electric mixer until light and fluffy; gradually beat in powdered sugar.
- Spread cooled cake with frosting.
PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe
This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Nuts, Walnuts.
Nuts are a natural source of Inositol, a derivative of Vitamin B (which is often prescribed in the form of supplements for women with PCOS). Inositol can effectively control the symptoms of PCOS by reducing insulin resistance and improving insulin sensitivity. Walnuts are an excellent addition to the diet for managing PCOS symptoms. These nutrient-dense nuts are packed with healthy fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals. But what makes walnuts particularly beneficial for indiv...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Carrot Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.
Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Dessert. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.
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