Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 large egg whites; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups grated carrot; 1/3 cup raisins; 1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 2 teaspoons finely chopped pecans

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 large egg whites
1 large egg
1 teaspoon grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups grated carrot
1/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup (4 ounces) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 teaspoons finely chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Coat bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line bottom with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
3
Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients.
4
Combine pineapple and next 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add flour mixture; beat just until blended. Stir in carrot and raisins. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Remove wax paper. Cool completely on wire rack.
5
Beat cream cheese with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar; beat at low speed just until blended.
6
Place cake layer on a plate; spread top and sides with cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle top with pecans. Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

947

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting 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 With Cream Cheese Frosting

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