Healthier Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Healthier Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 ounces crushed pineapple; 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 large eggs; 1 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk; 1/2 cup canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups carrots grated, 4- 6 medium; 1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted; 12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese softened; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar sifted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

20 ounces crushed pineapple
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk
1/2 cup canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups carrots grated, 4- 6 medium
1/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts toasted
12 ounces reduced fat cream cheese softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
2
Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
3
Drain pineapple in a sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the solids.
4
Reserve the drained pineapple and 1/4 cup of the juice.
5
Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon in a medium bowl.
6
Whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and the 1/4 cup pineapple juice in a large bowl until blended.
7
Stir in pineapple, carrots and 1/4 cup coconut.
8
Add the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until blended.
9
Stir in the nuts.
10
Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
11
Bake the cake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
12
Let cool completely on a wire rack.
13
To prepare frosting and finish cake:
14
Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
15
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
16
Sprinkle with toasted coconut if desired.

1706

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

160

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 ounces crushed pineapple, 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Healthier 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.

Healthier Carrot Cake

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