FRUIT & CARROT CAKE

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"This is the best carrot cake I've ever made. It has all the texture, taste and denseness of regular carrot cake, but is much lower in fat." Ellie Rausch - Goodsoil, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

2/3 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots
1/3 cup finely chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup dried currants
3 tablespoons chopped crystallized ginger
GLAZE:
1 can (6 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped dried apricots
1 tablespoon dried currants
4 teaspoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first six ingredients until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended (batter will be thick). Stir in the carrots, apricots, currants and ginger., Coat a 10-in. fluted tube pan with cooking spray and sprinkle with flour; pour batter into pan. Bake at 350° for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For glaze, in a small saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, orange juice and honey. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/3 cup. Remove from the heat; cool for 15 minutes. Stir in apricots and currants. Spoon over cake. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 173mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

natia xorava
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I've been making this cake for years and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Meya Coward
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I'm always getting compliments on it when I bring it to parties.


Jakir official
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It's a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables.


Maha Idress
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This cake is delicious! I love the combination of fruits and carrots. It's a perfect cake for any occasion.


MD JAMAL UDDIN
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone. It's a complete disaster.


Mr Khawar
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This cake is a waste of time and ingredients. It's dry, bland, and flavorless.


Andrew Dickover
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I'm not sure what went wrong with my cake. I followed the recipe carefully, but it just didn't turn out well.


Sham Kaied
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out right. It was dry and crumbly.


Mohammad Shahbaz Haider
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This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar next time.


Kalsoom Khan
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I was a bit skeptical about this cake at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. It's so moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making it again.


Mental Rocky
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover fruits and carrots. It's a delicious and healthy snack or dessert.


Naim Rexhaj
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I love how easy this cake is to make. I can whip it up in no time and it always turns out great.


Sussy Sassy
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This cake is delicious! The combination of fruits and carrots is perfect and the cake is so moist.


prince muzeed
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Love Bug
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This fruit carrot cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the moist texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.