Carrot Cake (low-fat) Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake (low-fat)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed with juice, about half of the can; 1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat or white flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup carrots grated; 2 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated); 1/4 cup walnuts chopped and toasted; 6 ounces cream cheese (reduced-fat) softend; 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract pure; 1/4 cup powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated) toasted, optional

Servings: persons

10 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed with juice, about half of the can
1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat or white flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup carrots grated
2 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated)
1/4 cup walnuts chopped and toasted
6 ounces cream cheese (reduced-fat) softend
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
1/4 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons coconut, shredded, unsweetened (desiccated) toasted, optional

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For making the cake:
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Preheat oven to 350F.
3
Coat a 8 * 8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
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Drain pineapple in a sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the solids.
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Reserve the drained pineapple and 2 tablespoons of the juice.
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Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
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Whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and the 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice in a large bowl until blended.
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Stir in pineapple, carrots and 2 tablespoons of coconut.
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Add the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until blended.
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Stir in the nuts.
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Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
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Bake the cake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 45 minutes.
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Let cool completely on a wire rack.
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For making the frosting and completing the cake:
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Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
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Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
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Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desire.

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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: 10 ounces pineapple, canned, crushed with juice, about half of the can, 1 cup pastry flour, whole wheat or white flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake (low-fat) 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 (low-fat)

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