Makeover Moist Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Makeover Moist Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/3 cups sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1/2 cup canola oil; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 cups shredded carrots; 1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Servings: persons

1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

1
In a large bowl, beat the sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs, egg whites and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts.
2
Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
3
For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

1666

kcal

Calories

Fat

233

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/3 cups sugar, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup canola oil, and more.

Yes, Makeover Moist 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.

Makeover Moist Carrot Cake

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