Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Ww 5 Points Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Ww 5 Points
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 cup light brown sugar, packed; ½ cup canola oil; 2 tablespoons orange zest, grated; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 3 medium carrots, shredded, about 2 cups; 1 cup golden raisin; 8 ounces fat-free cream cheese; 3 ounces neufchatel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese); 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

3 large eggs
1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
½ cup canola oil
2 tablespoons orange zest, grated
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
3 medium carrots, shredded, about 2 cups
1 cup golden raisin
8 ounces fat-free cream cheese
3 ounces neufchatel cheese (reduced fat cream cheese)
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Spray 2 9-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray and lightly dust with flour.
3
With an electric mixer at high speed, beat eggs, yogurt, applesauce, brown sugar, oil, 1 tablespoons of orange zest, and vanilla until blended.
4
In medium bowl, combine flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
5
Add to egg mixture and mix on low speed just until blended, 2-3 minutes Stir in carrots and raisins.
6
Scrape the batter into the pans.
7
Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30-35 minutes Cool in pans on a rack 10 mins; remove from pans and cool completely on rack.
8
To prepare frosting, with an electric mixer at high speed, beat nonfat cream cheese, Neufchatel cheese, confectioner's sugar, and remaining 1 TBSP.orange zest until blended.
9
To assemble, place one cake layer on a plate.
10
Spread with about 1/2 cup frosting and place second layer on top.
11
Frost the top and sides with remaining frosting.

1641

kcal

Calories

Fat

232

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: 3 large eggs, 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 cup light brown sugar, packed, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Ww 5 Points 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 Ww 5 Points

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