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    Keto Instant Pot Carrot Cake

    A low carb, gluten-free, Keto Instant Pot Carrot Cake with a cream cheese frosting.

    Keto Instant Pot Carrot CakePin

    Keto Instant Pot Carrot Cake is low carb, gluten free and made the Instant PotⓇ. Yes, this cake is low carb even though carrots are not a low carb veggie!

     Replacing half the amount of grated carrots I would normally use with grated zucchini instead, brings down the carb count significantly without changing the taste.

    I use only ⅓ cup grated carrot for the entire cake.

    Keto Instant Pot Carrot CakePin

    This rich and moist cake contains warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg.

    My favorite part of carrot cake is the frosting, and I made a sweet and creamy cream cheese frosting with a hint of vanilla.

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    I used this cake pan in the recipe.

    Keto Instant Pot Carrot CakePin

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    Ingredients:

    Cake:

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ⅔ cup erythritol granular sweetener, I used Swerve Sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 2 Lg eggs
    • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup grated carrot
    • ⅓  cup grated zucchini squash
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts (to garnish)

    Frosting:

    • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
    • 3 tablespoon erythritol granular sweetener, I used Swerve
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½  tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

    Directions:

    1. Spray a 6 inch round cake pan (that fits in the Instant Pot) with nonstick coconut oil spray. Set aside.
    2. Place 2 paper towels into a colander and place the grated carrot and grated zucchini
    3. onto the paper towels and press down on grated vegetables with your hands in the colander to drain the excess liquid.
    4. In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer add almond flour, erythritol sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, eggs, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, grated carrot and grated zucchini. Beat on medium until thoroughly blended.
    5. Pour cake batter into the prepared pan. Cover the top of the pan tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil.
    6. Add 1 ⅔ cup water to the Instant Pot and place the steamer rack into the pot. Place covered cake pan on the steamer rack.
    7. Close, lock lid, and flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure or Cake Setting (if your Instant Pot has the Cake button) and set the cook time for 44 minutes.
    8. Once cook time is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then Quick release the remaining pressure.
    9. Open the lid and carefully grasp the rack handles to lift the cake pan out of the pot. Remove the aluminum foil cover and let the cake cool for 25 to 30 minutes.
    10. While the cake is cooling, you can make the frosting.
    11. In a large bowl add cream cheese, 3 tablespoon erythritol sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Use an electric hand mixer and beat on high until combined and creamy.
    12. Once the cake has cooled completely, frost the cake, sprinkle with walnuts, slice and serve. Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

    Nutritional Data:

    Yield: 6 slices, Serving size: 1 slice, Amounts per serving-Cal: 248, Carbs: 8.5g, Net Carbs: 4.5g, Fiber: 4g, Fat: 23g, Saturated Fat: 10g, Protein: 6g, Sugars: 2g, Sodium: 166mg.

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*

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    Keto Instant Pot Carrot CakePin

    Keto Instant Pot Carrot Cake

    Stacey
    A low carb, gluten-free, Instant Pot Carrot Cake with a cream cheese frosting. This cake is rich, moist and contains warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, and a sweet cream cheese frosting.
    4.92 from 35 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 44 minutes mins
    Total Time 54 minutes mins
    Course and low carb, carrotcake, instant pot cake, instant pot carrot cake, keto
    Cuisine Cakes, carrot cake, dessert, instant pot, pressure cooker
    Servings 6
    Calories 248 kcal
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    Ingredients
     
     

    Cake:

    • 1 cup almond flour
    • ⅔ cup erythritol granular sweetener I used Swerve
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
    • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
    • 2 lg eggs
    • 3 tablespoon heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoon butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ⅓ cup grated carrots
    • ⅓ cup grated zucchini squash
    • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts to garnish

    Frosting:

    • 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
    • 3 tablespoon erythritol granular sweetener I used Swerve
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Spray a 6 inch round cake pan (that fits in the Instant Pot) with nonstick coconut oil spray. Set aside.
    • Place 2 paper towels into a colander and place the grated carrot and grated zucchini
    • onto the paper towels and press down on grated vegetables with your hands in the colander to drain the excess liquid.
    • In a large bowl with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer add almond flour, erythritol sweetener, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, cardamom, nutmeg, eggs, heavy cream, butter, vanilla extract, grated carrot and grated zucchini. Beat on medium until thoroughly blended.
    • Pour cake batter into the prepared pan. Cover the top of the pan tightly with a sheet of aluminum foil.
    • Add 1 ⅔ cup water to the Instant Pot and place the steamer rack into the pot. Place covered cake pan on the steamer rack.
    • Close, lock lid, and flip the steam release handle to the Sealing position. Select Pressure Cook (Manual) on High Pressure or Cake Setting (if your Instant Pot has the Cake button) and set the cook time for 44 minutes.
    • Once cook time is complete, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes and then Quick release the remaining pressure.
    • Open the lid and carefully grasp the rack handles to lift the cake pan out of the pot. Remove the aluminum foil cover and let the cake cool for 25 to 30 minutes.
    • While the cake is cooling, you can make the frosting.
    • In a large bowl add cream cheese, 3 tablespoon erythritol sweetener, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Use an electric hand mixer and beat on high until combined and creamy.
    • Once the cake has cooled completely, frost the cake, sprinkle with walnuts, slice and serve. Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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    Notes

    *all nutritional data are estimates based on the products I used*
    Yield: 6 slices, Serving size 1 slice, Amounts per serving- Net Carbs: 4.5g per serving

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sliceCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 8.5gProtein: 6gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 166mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2g
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    1. Terese says

      March 17, 2022 at 4:21 pm

      5 stars
      Made this today, fabulous. Mine did not rise much, maybe in inch high, but scrumptious non the less. Oh, I used a spring form pan as that is all i have that fits my instant pot.

      Reply
    2. Linda Reder says

      September 06, 2021 at 4:10 pm

      5 stars
      this cake is divine. I haven't come across too many keto cakes I like as much as this one. Cooked in instant pot 45 min. Thanks so much. Will investigate your other recipes. I just love the Instant pot!!!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        September 07, 2021 at 7:32 am

        Thank you, Linda, for trying the recipe and for ou very kind words.

        Reply
    3. Dolores Zamarripa says

      July 27, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      I just made this cake tonight! My oven went down and due to covid-19 we are not able to get a repairman in to fix it. So I broke out this IP that I have had for awhile but I needed cake or I would go crazy!!
      Thank you for your recipe I loved the spices and My husband loves carrot cake but we dont eat sugary or gluten foods anymore so again thank you! I will let you know how it came out but I do have high hopes that it is going to be great!

      Reply
    4. Beth Price says

      November 22, 2019 at 2:43 pm

      5 stars
      Great carrot cake. I didn't take time to drain the veg as much as I might have---probably would have made it a little less wet. Even though I greased the pan liberally, couldn't get it out. Flavor is great though--nice mix of spices and very traditional carrot cake like. The bit of lemon in the frosting gave it a nice tang. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        November 23, 2019 at 8:14 am

        Thank you, Beth, for trying the recipe and sharing your results. I used a silicone non-stick pan, but when I use a metal type cake pan I will line with parchment paper and spray with oil because keto cakes are very sticky with pans.

        Reply
    5. Sandy says

      August 25, 2019 at 3:38 pm

      I have a 7 inch pan. Would that work for the recipe?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        August 26, 2019 at 9:12 am

        Yes, Sandy, A 7-inch pan would work.

        Reply
    6. Barbara says

      March 29, 2019 at 9:54 am

      5 stars
      We loved this recipe. Cakes made in the IP are often more dense than traditional cakes; we did not mind it at all. My husband had me put it in the spare refrigerator so he wouldn’t take a slice every time he opened the kitchen refrigerator door. This will be on rotation for desserts. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        March 29, 2019 at 10:34 am

        Thank you so much, Barabara, for trying the recipe and your kind words! Yes, IP cakes tend to be denser & moister than baked cakes, but carrot cake is pretty dense even from the oven so it works out fine in the IP.

        Reply
    7. Linda says

      March 21, 2019 at 6:31 am

      Recipe looks amazing. Do you think raw honey could be subbed for the Swerve sweetener or would that change the texture since it's not a granular sweetener? If you don't think raw honey would work, could I sub coconut sugar?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        March 21, 2019 at 8:29 am

        Yes, you can use coconut sugar.

        Reply
    8. Laura Duffy says

      February 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love carrot cake. Even better that you made it healthier and low carb...and in the Instant pot!

      Reply
    9. Carol Little R.H. @studiobotanica says

      February 11, 2019 at 6:31 am

      5 stars
      Family adores carrot cake. Will need to get myself a pan and try this one!!

      Reply
    10. Mira Richard-Fioramore says

      February 11, 2019 at 5:08 am

      5 stars
      Great idea with adding zucchini! Can cut some carbs that way!

      Reply
    11. Mimi says

      February 10, 2019 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a healthy recipe! I mean, it is lowcarb, it is gluten free AND it is made in Instant Pot! What else can you wish for?!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 11, 2019 at 10:41 am

        Thank you, Mimi 🙂

        Reply
    12. Meredith says

      February 10, 2019 at 5:59 pm

      5 stars
      This IP carrot cake looks amazing! And it is loaded with all of my favorite carrot cake flavors. Swoon!

      Reply
    13. Katie says

      February 10, 2019 at 11:48 am

      5 stars
      What a beautiful cake! And I'm sure it tastes amazing too! Can't wait to try!

      Reply
    14. Kari - Get Inspired Everyday! says

      February 09, 2019 at 5:05 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love carrot cake, so I can't wait to try out this keto version!

      Reply
    15. Irena Macri says

      February 08, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      5 stars
      Oh goodie! I've made a regular carrot cake in the IP but not a low-carb, gf one so thank you for this recipe. Looks delicious!

      Reply
    16. ChihYu says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:44 pm

      5 stars
      That carrot cake looks so moist and delicious. I love they are keto and healthy, too! Just amazing!

      Reply
    17. Hope says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:43 pm

      5 stars
      Carrot cake is hands down one of my all time favourite cakes so loving this gluten free version! It looks delicious and moist!

      Reply
    18. Renee D Kohley says

      February 07, 2019 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      YUM! SO amazing! Lovely ingredients - so special!

      Reply
    19. Jean says

      February 05, 2019 at 5:52 pm

      5 stars
      I have yet to make a dessert in my Instant Pot and I need to change that. This looks absolutely amazing!

      Reply
    20. Megan Stevens says

      February 05, 2019 at 5:48 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe, the photos and the use of the IP. Pinning to make it!!

      Reply
    21. Joni Gomes says

      February 05, 2019 at 6:11 am

      5 stars
      Wow this cake looks incredible! Love the addition of zucchini and nuts!

      Reply
    22. Shirley says

      February 05, 2019 at 5:27 am

      44 minutes seems like a long time for the insta pot. Can you check and see if that is a typo?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 05, 2019 at 8:57 am

        Hi Shirley, yes it does take around 40 to 45 minutes. It takes a little longer than a traditional flour cake.

        Reply
    23. jennifer says

      February 05, 2019 at 3:38 am

      5 stars
      My favorite cake! I love your sugar swaps and will be making this next week!

      Reply
    24. Yang says

      February 04, 2019 at 7:39 pm

      5 stars
      Putting on my list to try. I have yet to make a dessert in my IP!

      Reply
    25. Mirlene says

      February 04, 2019 at 5:34 pm

      5 stars
      I am so new to IP and i cannot wait to start making thee delicious recipe. My husband will return home from deployment in fall, and he is an avid carrot cake lover, pinning so I can make this cake for him!

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 05, 2019 at 9:00 am

        Thank you, Mirlene 🙂

        Reply
    26. Raia Todd says

      February 04, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      Gorgeous! And I LOVE that it's made in the Instant Pot! So genius.

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 05, 2019 at 8:59 am

        Thank you, Riaia 🙂

        Reply
    27. Annie says

      February 04, 2019 at 10:33 am

      Can this be done in an oven?

      Reply
      • Stacey says

        February 04, 2019 at 10:45 am

        Yes, Annie, I think you could bake maybe at about 350F for about 35 to 40 minutes (a rough estimate)

        Reply
    28. Tessa Simpson says

      February 04, 2019 at 10:03 am

      5 stars
      Instant pot cake goodness!! I am LOVING my new IP mold!! Carrot cake is one of my favs!

      Reply
    29. Annemarie says

      February 04, 2019 at 10:02 am

      5 stars
      This looks fantastic! I haven't tried making a cake in my Instant Pot yet. This looks like a good place to start. 🙂

      Reply
    30. Cheryl Malik says

      February 04, 2019 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      This look amazing!

      Reply
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