Best 10 Light Carrot Cocoa Snack Cake Brownies Recipes

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Are you looking for a sweet treat but also want something light and healthy? Look no further! This article will provide you with a fantastic recipe for "light carrot cocoa snack cake brownies". These delicious brownies are packed with nutritious ingredients like carrots, cocoa powder, and whole-wheat flour, making them a guilt-free indulgence. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert. With their moist texture and rich chocolate flavor, these brownies will satisfy your sweet tooth without weighing you down. So grab your apron and get ready to discover the best light carrot cocoa snack cake brownie recipe!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

LIGHT CARROT CAKE



Light Carrot Cake image

Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

Nonstick cooking spray
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Fine salt
2 large eggs
1 egg white
1 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup canned crushed pineapple in fruit juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
5 medium carrots, peeled and grated (about 3 cups)
Light Cream Cheese Frosting, recipe follows
8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon fresh lemon zest

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.

CHOCOLATE BROWNIE CAKE



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I worked from several recipes to come up with this one when I wanted brownies one day, but had run out of eggs. It didn't come out at all as I expected, but that was a good thing! If you can't decide between cake or a brownie, this is the perfect compromise.

Provided by alyxandra76

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Brownie Recipes     Chocolate Brownie Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
⅔ cup vegetable oil
⅓ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Stir flour, white sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Pour in water, vegetable oil, milk, and vanilla extract; mix until well blended. Spread into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 30 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Stir confectioners' sugar, butter, and cocoa powder together in a bowl until smooth. Mix in enough milk to reach a spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled brownies; drizzle caramel topping on top. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.3 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 214.8 mg, Sugar 23.3 g

CHOCOLATE CARROT CAKE



Chocolate Carrot Cake image

Finely shredding the carrots gives this cake an extra-nice texture. The walnuts sprinkled on top add crunch, but you can leave them off if you prefer. -Pamela Brown, Williamsburg, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups finely shredded carrots
2 cups sugar
1-1/4 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Line two 9-in. round baking pans with waxed paper; grease the paper and set aside. In a large bowl, beat the carrots, sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into carrot mixture until blended., Pour into prepared pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy. Beat in the confectioners' sugar, cocoa and vanilla until smooth. , Place bottom layer on a serving plate; top with half of the frosting. Repeat with remaining cake layer. Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 276mg sodium, Carbohydrate 72g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

GIANT BROWNIE SNACK CAKE



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We super-sized the classic Cosmic Brownies by Little Debbie! This version has a rich fudgy brownie base and is topped with semisweet-chocolate ganache topping -- and of course the quintessential candy-coated chocolate chips.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Nonstick cooking spray, for the pan
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup rainbow candy-coated chocolate chips, such as Wilton Rainbow Chip Crunch Sprinkles

Steps:

  • For the brownie cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 10-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
  • Melt the semisweet chocolate chips and butter in a medium saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth, about 5 minutes. Off the heat, whisk in both sugars; cool slightly. Whisk in the eggs, one at a time, and the vanilla until smooth. Stir in the flour and salt until just smooth and combined (do not overmix).
  • Add the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly with an offset or rubber spatula. Bake until the top is glossy and a toothpick inserted into the center comes comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, about 50 minutes. Cool completely on a rack.
  • For the ganache and decorating: Put the semisweet chocolate chips and cream in a medium heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of barely simmering water (do not let the bowl touch the water) and heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Pour the ganache over the cooled brownie and spread into an even, smooth layer. Sprinkle immediately with the candy-coated chips. Refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the outer ring to unmold the cake. Cut into slices and serve.

LIGHT CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Light Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

Make and share this Light Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Delish du Jour

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup applesauce
1 egg
1/2 cup egg substitute
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups carrots, shredded
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
1 (8 ounce) container Cool Whip Free
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; make a well in the center and add sugar, splenda, oil, apple sauce, egg, egg substitute and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  • Stir in carrots, coconut, pecans and pineapple. Pour into a prepared 9x13 inch pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • To make the frosting: Cream the sugar, splenda, vanilla and cream cheese until smooth; slowly add the cool whip and beat until creamy.
  • Once the cake is cool, frost the top and serve.
  • Refrigerate the leftover cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.6, Fat 22.6, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 561.6, Carbohydrate 54.6, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 32.3, Protein 6.8

CARROT SNACK CAKE



Carrot Snack Cake image

Make and share this Carrot Snack Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kathy-Lynn

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup finely-shredded carrot
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 dash nutmeg

Steps:

  • In a small mixer bowl beat margarine and sugar til blended.
  • Beat in egg, milk, and vanilla.
  • Stir in carrot.
  • In another bowl combine flour, powder, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg.
  • Add carrot mixture and stir until blended.
  • Spray an 8x8x2" baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Pour batter evenly into pan.
  • Bake in a 350°F oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre of the cake comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.5, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 20.8, Sodium 159.1, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.5

COCOA CAKE BROWNIES



Cocoa Cake Brownies image

These fudgy brownies are delicious. People say that the moist treats have a texture somewhere between chewy and cake-like brownies. We like to break them into pieces and create a trifle with chocolate pudding, toffee chips and whipped topping.-Helen Turner, Upland, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
7 tablespoons baking cocoa
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the butter and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean (do not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

COCOA BROWNIES



Cocoa Brownies image

Classic cocoa brownies with less sugar and calories using Stevia In The Raw.

Provided by In The Raw

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     In The Raw® Sweeteners

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup Sugar In The Raw®
½ cup Stevia In The Raw®
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓ cup Dutch-process cocoa powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F. Grease an 8-inch baking pan and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter and Sugar In The Raw and Stevia In The Raw. Add flour and baking powder and mix well to combine.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract, cocoa powder and walnuts.
  • Mix well and pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then cut into 12 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 60 mg, Sugar 9.9 g

BROWNIE CARROT CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



Brownie Carrot Cake Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: butter, sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, all-purpose flour, baking soda, medium carrots, vegetable oil, eggs, sugar, all purpose flour, baking powder, semisweet chocolate, cream uht

Provided by Spencer Kombol

Categories     Desserts

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

⅔ cup butter, melted
1 ¼ cups sugar
3 tablespoons cocoa powder
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 medium carrots, chopped
½ cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 ¼ cups sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate
1 ¼ cups cream uht

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • For the brownie, in a bowl, mix butter, sugar, cocoa and eggs until creamy. Add flour, baking soda and mix well. Reserve.
  • Transfer batter to a greased and floured 9-inch (22 cm) bundt pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 25 minutes. Set aside.
  • For the carrot cake, in a blender mix carrots, oil, eggs, sugar until well combined. Add flour, baking powder and blend to combine and smooth.
  • Pour the carrot cake batter over the pre-baked brownie.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Set aside for 10 minutes to cool before turning out.
  • For the chocolate sauce, mix chocolate and cream in a small bowl and microwave on medium power for 1 minute and 30 seconds, stirring at each 30 seconds.
  • Pour the chocolate sauce over the cake.
  • Serve with more sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 688 calories, Carbohydrate 61 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 36 grams

LIGHT CHOCOLATE-CHUNK BROWNIES



Light Chocolate-Chunk Brownies image

The secret to lighter -- but still delicious -- brownies? Replacing butter and much of the chocolate with better-for-you cocoa powder, applesauce, and reduced-fat sour cream.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Brownie Recipes

Time 55m

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower, plus more for pan
3/4 cup all-purpose flour, (spooned and leveled)
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
4 ounces bittersweet chocolate (2 ounces melted, 2 ounces coarsely chopped)
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Brush a 9-inch square baking pan with oil; line with a strip of parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides, and brush paper with oil.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking soda; set aside. In another medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, applesauce, sour cream, melted chocolate, eggs, and oil until combined; add flour mixture, and mix just until moistened.
  • Spread batter in prepared pan; sprinkle top with chopped chocolate. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Cool completely in pan. Use paper overhang to lift cake from pan; peel off paper, and discard. Cut into 16 squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • Add a teaspoon of instant coffee granules to the batter for a mocha flavor.
  • Top the brownies with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert.
  • If you don't have a 9x13 inch baking pan, you can use a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan. Just adjust the baking time accordingly.
  • These brownies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

These light carrot cocoa snack cake brownies are a delicious and healthy treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a sweet snack, give these brownies a try!

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