LIGHT CARROT CAKE

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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.

Lee Murphy
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This carrot cake is a must-try! It's delicious, moist, and flavorful.


Garcinia Cambodia
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This carrot cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. It's perfect for any occasion.


Mohamed Alaa
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This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert.


ES Rifat
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This carrot cake is a great make-ahead dessert. You can make the cake and frosting ahead of time, and then assemble it just before serving.


salomi Anton
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This carrot cake is a delicious and healthy treat. It's a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Muna Cali
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I've been making this carrot cake for years, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of moist cake and creamy frosting.


Muhammad Shahzeb
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a crowd-pleaser.


M me
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


SAM Bloom
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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge hit! The kids loved the funfetti frosting, and the adults loved the moist and flavorful cake.


Jordan Portillo
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This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert.


md moksedul
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I love that this carrot cake recipe uses less sugar than traditional recipes. It's still plenty sweet, but it's not overly sugary. I also appreciate that this recipe doesn't use any artificial sweeteners.


Jackie Pillzy
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This carrot cake is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional carrot cake. The use of whole wheat flour and Greek yogurt makes it a healthier option, but it still has all the flavor and texture of a traditional carrot cake.


Mame Abdu
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Usama bhutta
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake.


stella ndunge
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy this carrot cake was to make. I was also impressed with the results. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Ehsan Taheri
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This carrot cake is a hit with my family and friends! They love the moist texture and the delicious cream cheese frosting. I've made this cake several times now, and it always turns out perfectly.


Praise Mponi
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I've always been a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe takes it to the next level. The cake is incredibly moist and flavorful, and the frosting is perfectly creamy and tangy. I also appreciate that this recipe is relatively easy to make, even for a n


Bobby Bobino
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This carrot cake is a delightful treat! The light and fluffy texture is perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. I especially love the addition of walnuts, which adds a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again f