LITE CARROT CAKE

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An alternative to the usually high fat carrot cake. Moist and delicious.

Provided by Marva

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cake flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
3 eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
⅔ cup buttermilk
1 ½ cups grated carrots

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour one 9x13 inch pan or two 9 inch round cake pans.
  • Separate eggs and beat egg whites until frothy, then continue whipping and gradually add 1/2 cup of the white sugar. Beat until stiff.
  • In a large bowl combine; the cake flour, wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon, mix until blended. Add the oil and the buttermilk and mix well. Add the egg yolks and mix well. Fold in the egg whites and then the carrots. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes. Cool and frost with your favorite Cream Cheese frosting using light cream cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.6 g, Cholesterol 23.5 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 96.3 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

Sadiya Bhuiyan
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I love the cream cheese frosting on this cake. It's so smooth and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with the moist carrot cake.


Cyril Blount
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This carrot cake is the perfect dessert for Easter or any other spring holiday.


Arteight
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I've never made carrot cake before, but this recipe made it easy. I'm so glad I tried it because it's now one of my favorite cakes.


Bipin Jha
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I'm not sure why this recipe is called 'lite'. It's still pretty high in calories and sugar. However, it is a delicious cake, so I'm not complaining.


ss shakil boss Yt
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This carrot cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a very affordable recipe, which is always a plus.


Awais ilyas
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was the perfect cake for a special occasion.


Macy Dukes
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake turned out great and everyone loved it.


Angela Bateman
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This carrot cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less sugar. However, the texture was great and the cake was very moist.


Stabby
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was rich and creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bablu Hussain
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This carrot cake is the perfect combination of sweet and savory. The cake itself is moist and fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is tangy and flavorful. I love the addition of pineapple and nuts, which give the cake a unique and interesting textur


Mirian Santos
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it and couldn't stop talking about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again for future gatherings.


jaya laal
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I've tried many carrot cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far my favorite. It's incredibly easy to make and always turns out perfectly. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mohiy UL Din
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This carrot cake was a delight! The moist and fluffy texture paired perfectly with the sweet and tangy cream cheese frosting. I loved the addition of pineapple and walnuts, which gave the cake a unique and flavorful twist. I'll definitely be making t