Carrot Cake- Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake-
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE:; 1 1/2 c dark brown sugar; 3/4 c canola oil; 1/3 c unsweetened applesauce; 4 egg whites; 2 c all-purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; 2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg; 1/8 tsp ground ginger; 2 1/2 c grated carrots (about 3/4 lb carrots); 1/3 c chopped walnuts; FROSTING:; 1 c confectioners' sugar; 12 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), at room temperature; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Servings: persons

CAKE:
1 1/2 c dark brown sugar
3/4 c canola oil
1/3 c unsweetened applesauce
4 egg whites
2 c all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground ginger
2 1/2 c grated carrots (about 3/4 lb carrots)
1/3 c chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 c confectioners' sugar
12 oz reduced-fat cream cheese (neufchatel), at room temperature
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

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1. HEAT oven to 350u00b0f. grease and flour a 10-cup bundt or tube pan.
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2. MAKE the cake: combine brown sugar, oil, applesauce, and egg whites in large bowl and stir to blend. in separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and ginger.
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3. BEAT dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth. Add carrots and walnuts and mix until well combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until wooden pick inserted into cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Allow to cool completely in pan. Place rack on top of pan and invert to release cake.
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4. PREPARE the frosting: gradually beat confectioners' sugar into cream cheese and vanilla extract with electric mixer. Spread frosting on cooled cake.

2053

kcal

Calories

Fat

267

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE:, 1 1/2 c dark brown sugar, 3/4 c canola oil, 1/3 c unsweetened applesauce, and more.

Yes, 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.

Carrot Cake-

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