Best 6 Light Carrot Cake Recipes
Craving a delightful dessert that offers a guilt-free indulgence? Look no further than the irresistible "light carrot cake." This delectable treat strikes the perfect balance between classic carrot cake flavors and a lighter, healthier approach. With its moist, tender crumb and sweet, subtly spiced notes, this cake promises a satisfying dessert experience without compromising on taste. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the simple steps and provide you with a collection of carefully curated recipes that cater to your preferences and dietary needs. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more of this lighter, healthier take on a beloved classic.
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LIGHT & MOIST LOW-FAT CARROT CAKE
This is a moist and delicious carrot cake recipe from "Good Housekeeping". It produces a fluffy (rather than dense) cake and also makes great cupcakes (about 24). If you wanted frosted cupcakes, cut down the sugar in the cake recipe by 1/4 cup. For Cream Cheese Icing: In bowl, stir 2 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese and 1/4 c. sugar until smooth. Add 1/2 tsp milk, 1/4 tsp vanilla, and 1/2 c. more sugar; stir to a drizzling consistency.
Provided by blucoat
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray nonstick 12-cup Bundt-style pan with nonstick cooking spray with flour.
- Combine flour, soda, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, and salt.
- In large bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat eggs and egg whites until blended. Beat in sugars; beat 2 minutes. On low speed, beat in pineapple with juice, oil, and vanilla. Add flour mixture; beat 1 minute. Stir in carrots and raisins.
- Pour batter into pan. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert cake onto rack; cool completely.
LIGHT CARROT CAKE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick spray. Line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, pastry flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, allspice, ginger and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the eggs, egg white, brown sugar and granulated sugar and beat until light and creamy, about 3 minutes. Add the pineapple and vegetable oil and mix until thoroughly incorporated into the batter, about another minute.
- Add the dry ingredients in thirds and mix until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the carrots and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and bake for 35 minutes. Let the cake cool completely before flipping out of the pan and removing the parchment paper. Top with the cream cheese frosting.
- Beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar and lemon zest together until light and fluffy. Frost the carrot cake.
LIGHT CARROT CAKE
Allspice and cinnamon give wonderful flavor to this appealing cake from Ruth Hastings of Louisville, Illinois. "It's so moist and delicious that it doesn't taste like it's good for you," she says.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; beat for 30 seconds. Combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, allspice, baking soda and salt; add to the orange juice mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots. , Pour into an 8-in. square baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool; dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
MY FAVORITE COOKING LIGHT CARROT CAKE
I found this recipe on myrecipe.com and saw that it had the most and the highest rated reviews. I was glad I gave it a shot, the cake was the best carrot cake I've made. It was flavorful and moist. I threw raisins into the mix as well and used my Favorite Cream Cheese frosting recipe. Which I will put on a separate post.
Provided by valgal123
Categories Dessert
Time 50m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, coconut, pecans, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir well with a whisk. Combine oil and eggs; stir well. Stir egg mixture, grated carrot, and pineapple into flour mixture. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
- To prepare frosting, combine butter and cream cheese in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in powdered sugar and vanilla just until smooth. Spread frosting over top of cake. Garnish each serving with grated carrot, if desired.
A DIFFERENT FLUFFY, LIGHT AND MOIST CARROT CAKE (VERY LOW FAT)
I tried this recipe from a site and changed only one thing (I added 2 teaspoons cinnamon instead of the recommended 1 teaspoon orange extract) and it turned out very fluffy and moist. It also doesn't use butter or oil so its light and delicious. The frosting also doesn't use any butter so its light and delicious.
Provided by Pantheress
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 370 F (190c).
- Grease a 9 inch pan.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and then slowly pour in 1/2 cup of sugar, beating constantly.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and the remaining sugar then add lemon rind, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, beating continuously.
- Add in the carrots, corn starch and mix.
- Add the egg whites to the mix slowly and small amounts at a time mixing continuously in a top to bottom rotating movement.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Level the surface with a spatula (do not pressure it though and move very lightly).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and cake is golden.
- For frosting:.
- Whip the whipping cream until it thickens.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cheese until smooth.
- Add in the whipped cream.
- Frost cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.9, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 121.4, Sodium 103.8, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 23.2, Protein 4
CARROT CAKE (COOKING LIGHT)
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Combine lour and next 5 ingredients. Make a well in center. Combine apple butter and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Stir with whisk. Add to flour mixture, stirring until just mixed in. Fold in carrots. Pour batter into 2 8-inch baking pans coated wiht cooking spray. bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until toothpick comes clean. Cooll 10 minutes on racks. Frost cake layers.
Tips:
- Use fresh carrots: Fresh carrots provide the best flavor and texture for carrot cake. Look for carrots that are firm and brightly colored.
- Grate the carrots finely: Finely grated carrots will distribute evenly throughout the cake and provide a more delicate texture.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a light hand when measuring the flour: Too much flour can make the cake dry and crumbly. Use a light hand when measuring the flour and spoon it into the measuring cup, rather than scooping it.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is cooked through.
Conclusion:
Carrot cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. With its moist texture, sweet flavor, and beautiful appearance, it's a perfect choice for any occasion. The carrot cake recipes provided in this article are all easy to follow and produce delicious results. Whether you're looking for a classic carrot cake recipe or something a little more unique, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.
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