LIGHT CARROT CAKE

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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

1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup orange juice concentrate
3 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup grated carrots
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

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.

Zubair Khanzada
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Stephen Campbell
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I love the light and fluffy texture of this cake. It's the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.


Ofoegbu Okechukwu
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Bismarck Tinkoran
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ciza Maxime
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This cake is delicious! I made it for my husband's birthday and he loved it.


Md Yeasin Ali
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't resist going back for seconds.


Tamim Prince
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I love that this recipe uses whole wheat flour and honey instead of refined sugar.


Dani Mikel
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Nyla Francois
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and it was a huge success! She loved it and so did all of her friends.


savatrie ponwasie
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This carrot cake was a hit! It was moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I loved the cream cheese frosting, which was light and fluffy.