Healthy Carrot-Raisin Cake Recipe

Name: Healthy Carrot-Raisin Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 c. plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt; 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda; 1/4 c. warm water; 1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots; 3/4 c. sugar; 1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 c. vegetable oil; 1 egg or 2 egg whites; 2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. nutmeg; 1/2 tsp. ground cloves; 1/2 tsp. salt (optional); 1 c. golden raisins; 1 c. whole wheat flour; 1 c. all-purpose flour

Servings: persons

1/2 c. plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. vegetable oil
1 egg or 2 egg whites
2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
1 c. golden raisins
1 c. whole wheat flour
1 c. all-purpose flour

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
In a small bowl, combine the baking soda and warm water, and set the mixture aside.
3
In a large bowl, combine the carrots, yogurt, sugar, applesauce, oil, whole egg or egg whites, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt (if desired) and raisins.
4
Stir in the whole wheat flour and all-purpose flour, then stir in the reserved baking soda mixture.
5
Pour the batter into a greased 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.
6
Place the pan in the hot oven, and bake the cake for 1 hour or until a tester inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
7
Let the cake cool in the pan on a rack for about 10 minutes before turning the cake out onto the rack to cool completely.

841

kcal

Calories

Fat

151

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 c. plain nonfat or low-fat yogurt, 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda, 1/4 c. warm water, 1 1/2 c. finely shredded carrots, and more.

Yes, Healthy Carrot-Raisin 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.

Healthy Carrot-Raisin Cake

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