Apple-Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Apple-Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup unbleached flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 ⅓ cups sugar; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 eggs; 2 egg whites; ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce; ½ cup 2% buttermilk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 ½ cups shredded carrots (about 2 medium); 1 apple, peeled and shredded; 1 (8 ounce) container light cream cheese, softened; 8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened; 3 tablespoons light butter, softened; 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup unbleached flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ⅓ cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
2 eggs
2 egg whites
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
½ cup 2% buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups shredded carrots (about 2 medium)
1 apple, peeled and shredded
1 (8 ounce) container light cream cheese, softened
8 ounces fat free cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons light butter, softened
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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["CAKE: Preheat the oven to 350^F.", "Lightly coat a 13""x9"" baking dish with nonstick spray.", "In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, unbleached or all-purpose flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and cloves.", "In a large bowl, using an electric mixer set on high speed, beat the eggs and egg whites for 1 minute, or until foamy.", "Beat in the applesauce, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until blended.", "Gradually beat in the flour mixture.", "Stir in the carrots and apple.", "Scrape into the prepared pan and smooth the surface.", "Bake for 35 to 40 mintues, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake begins to pull away from the sides of the pan.", "Cool completely in the pan on a rack.", "FROSTING:.", "In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer set on medium speed, beat the light cream cheese, fat-free cream cheese, and butter for 2 to 3 minutes, or until smooth and fluffly.", "Gradually beat in the confectioners' sugar.", "Stir in the vanilla extract.", "Spread the cake with the frosting once the cake is compeletly cool - swirling the frosting for a decorative appearance.", "Garnish with walnuts, if using."]

1645

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup whole wheat flour, 1 cup unbleached flour or 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ⅓ cups sugar, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and more.

Yes, Apple-Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple-Carrot Cake

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