Slimmed Down Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Slimmed Down Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing; 1 1/2 cups granulated or coconut sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup carrot puree or carrot baby food; 1 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed; 2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped; 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained; One 8-ounce package Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

Servings: persons

Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 1/2 cups granulated or coconut sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup carrot puree or carrot baby food
1 cup frozen grated coconut, thawed
2/3 cup walnuts, finely chopped
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
One 8-ounce package Neufchatel cheese, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped

1
For the carrot cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom of a 13-by-9-by-2-inch baking pan with cooking spray, line with parchment paper and grease the paper with cooking spray.
2
With an electric mixer, cream the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla and eggs together in a large bowl.
3
Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in a separate bowl.
4
Add the dry ingredients to the sugar mixture and mix well.
5
Add the carrot puree, coconut, walnuts and pineapple and beat until smooth.
6
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes.
7
Cool the cake for about 5 minutes.
8
Spray a wire rack with cooking spray.
9
Run a knife around the edges of the pan and turn the cake out onto the wire rack.
10
Cool completely before frosting.
11
For the frosting: Using an electric mixer, beat the Neufchatel in a medium bowl until smooth.
12
Slowly add the confectioners' sugar and continue beating until fully combined.
13
Mix in the vanilla.
14
Frost the cake and garnish with the chopped walnuts.
15
Refrigerate until ready to serve.

1427

kcal

Calories

Fat

239

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: Nonstick cooking spray, for greasing, 1 1/2 cups granulated or coconut sugar, 1/4 cup canola oil, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Slimmed Down 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.

Slimmed Down Carrot Cake

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