About the ingredients in paleo carrot cake cupcakes. coconut flour requires recipes specifically formulated for its unique baking properties (like this recipe!). it tends to absorb a lot of liquid and requires more eggs than other grain-free flours.. A handful of pecans would also be good providing you’re not in need of a nut free paleo carrot cake. instead of the usual cream cheese frosting to top off the cake i decided to go with my tried and true whipped coconut milk frosting instead for a dairy/refined sugar free alternative.. The perfectly moist, sweet, and subtly spiced paleo carrot cake with a coconut “cream cheese” frosting made with cashews. it’s gluten free, grain free, dairy free, and refined sugar free, yet you’d never guess!.
Moist, lightly sweetened with honey and even a little fluffy, these grain-free and gluten-free healthier carrot cake muffins are the perfect easter treat. with a paleo and dairy-free option. first up, if you prefer a grain-containing healthier carrot cake recipe, i have you covered! this 100% whole. Even though i love almond flour, i know many people have nut allergies, so i attempted with coconut flour. but, almond flour carrot cake just turned out so much better, i had to go with that. if you can’t have almond flour, you might be able to get away with using ground sunflower seed meal instead. dairy-free & paleo options for gluten. This healthy carrot cake is made with coconut flour, which makes it gluten free, clean eating, paleo and a low-carb option is included.frosting options range from whipped coconut cream, dairy-free yogurt or traditional cream cheese icing. this post includes affiliate links.