Fat Free Pineapple Carrot Snack Cake

Indulge guilt-free with this moist and flavorful Fat Free Pineapple Carrot Snack Cake, a wholesome treat that’s bursting with natural sweetness and hearty textures. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this recipe pairs juicy crushed pineapple and grated carrots with a base of unsweetened applesauce and maple syrup for a cake that’s light, nutritious, and entirely oil-free. Optional add-ins like raisins and walnuts add delightful bursts of flavor and crunch, while the simple preparation makes it easy to whip up in under an hour. Whether enjoyed as a healthy breakfast, midday snack, or after-dinner dessert, this low-fat snack cake is a perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Great for anyone seeking a dairy-free, fat-free, and delicious homemade treat!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 cups crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
• 0.5 cups maple syrup
• 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cups grated carrot
• 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
• 0.25 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In another bowl, mix together the applesauce, crushed pineapple with its juice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the grated carrot, raisins, and chopped walnuts (if using) until evenly distributed in the batter.

Step 6

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Slice into 12 squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(908.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1756.9

Total Fat 23.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2853.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 377.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.1g	0%
Total Sugars 202.2g
Protein 28.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 199.2mg	0%
Iron 12.4mg	0%
Potassium 1643.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 11.3%

Protein: 6.2%

Carbs: 82.5%