Carrot cake can be a source of fiber, potassium, vitamins A, B, E and other nutrients. However, its benefits depend on the ingredients used in preparation.
Carrot cake that is low in sugar and fat can be part of a healthy diet. As we remember, consuming high amounts of sugar and fats can lead to weight gain and other health problems.
Overall, carrot cake is a delicious treat that can be part of a balanced diet. It is important to consider its calories and composition when planning your meals. Let’s bake together a dietary cottage cheese-carrot cake.
Ingredients for the dough:
- Egg – 2 pcs;
- Carrots – 120 g;
- Curd – 200 g;
- Oat bran – 20 g;
- Sesame fiber – 10 g;
- Dates – 7 pcs;
- leavening agent – 1/2 tsp.
Ingredients for the cream:
- Ricotta – 400 g;
- Yogurt – 3 tbsp.
Preparation of cottage cheese-carrot cake:
Grate carrots on a fine grater, peel from grains and finely chop dates, mix. Break eggs into the carrot mixture, add cottage cheese, oat bran and sesame fiber.
Pour into the mixture of leavening agent, stir until homogeneous all components and leave for 20 minutes. Spread the dough in a thin layer on a baking tray covered with parchment.
Bake the cake at 180 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Divide the cake into 5 equal parts. For the cream, whip the yogurt with ricotta, put it in a pastry bag.
Smear each crust with cream
and
assemble the layers of the cake.
For decoration, you can sprinkle the top of the pie with walnuts. This pie is similar to a cake, with few calories and many benefits.
