Healthier Carrot Cake Iii Recipe

Name: Healthier Carrot Cake Iii
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 3/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups white sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 3 cups grated carrots; 1 cup chopped pecans; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

4 eggs
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
2
Beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
3
Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
4
To make frosting: Combine butter, Neufchatel cheese, confectioner's sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Spread frosting over completely cooled cake.

2108

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

251

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: 4 eggs, 3/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Healthier Carrot Cake Iii 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 Iii

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