Absolutely marvelous idea. There is no time like when they are young to help them absorb valuable life lessons. So well done. And that carrot cakes looks scrumptious, too. Of course, I never met a carrot cake I didn’t like!

Cheers!

Oh… Cream Cheese icing! That’s the best part of a carrot cake! haha.

Some how, the cream cheese part of the icing makes it seem more healthy.

[...] what about a home-baked, low-sugar apple pie or a healthy carrot cake. I posted a recipe for a healthy carrot cake that is sure to be a hit at any birthday [...]

[...] Lots of my raw treats would be perfect like my fudge cookies or brownie balls. I also posted a healthy carrot cake recipe. Instead of store bought icing, try making your own with natural ingredients so your cake is [...]

This carot cake is so delicious. I paired it with sugar-free cream cheese frosting and it was such a big hit! Def one I’m gonna keep and use over and over!!

Wondering if anyone has a good vegan icing recipe- something without refined cane sugar? Maybe with lacuma or agave?

I just made this carrot cake. I made muffins out of it, which baked for about 21 minutes if anyone was curious. I loved that it wasn’t too sweet, especially since I paired it with a very sweet cream cheese frosting! (found the icing recipe here: http://www.recipezaar.com/Cream-Cheese-Icing-22932) The cake was moist and flavorful. Thank you!

I made this cake yesterday for my son’s third birthday and it was sooo delicious! Thanks so much.

Beth

Very moist, but delicious!

[...]  I made a mini carrot cake for Michael and used the rest of the batter for cupcakes.  I used a healthy carrot cake recipe and it was a hit.  I also make a two layer chocolate cake.  Both cakes and frostings were [...]

Way to be vegan baking with no sugar! I cut the cinnamon in half and it took much longer in my oven (I think the temp is off by 25 degrees). Very good with lemon cream cheese frosting.

[...] serving bowls. Offer drinks in coconut shells for a touch of nature. For the birthday cake, serve a healthy version of carrot cake — we don’t know many kids who’d snub cream cheese [...]

i added about a cup of pineapple and half cup of raisins. this cake was awesome, but i freaked me out cooking. it took a lot longer than i thought it would. and still seemed wet, i think it is the applesauce. i probably overcooked it a little bit, but it was still really a good cake. definitely moist. a little pudding like. great that the only sweetener is maple syrup! i put cream cheese frosting. just cream cheese and honey and vanilla to taste!

Cream Cheese Frosting with Maple Syrup

8oz (1 cup) cream cheese
4oz (1/2 cup) pure maple syrup

About 1/2 an hour before you start, take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator to bring it closer to room temperature.
Whisk the cream cheese until light, then add the maple syrup and continue to whisk until mixed thoroughly.
Frost your cake as soon as it’s cool.

Read more: http://www.homemade-baby-food-recipes.com/sugar-free-frosting.html#ixzz0jRArzkEf

This cake has a great flavour, but a little too pudding-like for my taste. Not sure if this is how it was meant to turn out? I baked it for at least an hour.

I too added crushed pineapple and some currants. Instead of cream cheese frosting I’m doing a raw ‘pudding’ recipe that looks and tastes like frosting to me. It is an avocado, dates, and cocoa powder…if it is too thick I do sometimes add organic rice milk to or i guess I’ll try more avocado…its really yummy. If I make them as muffins, I just do not add a frosting at all. Thanks.

Sounds yummy,
is it opssible that the apple sauce be replaced with real apples though?
just wondering

I like your recipe, Carrots are very good for health. Your cake recipe is superb. Thanks for sharing.

Just made it. Very good. Used only 3/4 cup soy milk and 1 cup applesauce. Added small can crushed pineapple, drained. Was ready to come out of the oven at 30 minutes. Frosted with the cream cheese, maple syrup suggestion below. Will make again, very tasty and super easy. Oh, I also bought already shredded carrots and just chopped them up a bit smaller. Thanks for sharing this recipe!

What a great recipe! Turned out fantastic – moist and delicious. I used a dog shaped pan which took just under half the batter and baked it for about 30-40 minutes. I also made mini-muffins which took about 15 – 20 minutes. I love that it doesn’t require sugar or eggs and it was easy to make the first time! I omitted the nuts as I made it for my son’s first birthday.

I like the recipe so much. Very nice instruction..