LOW-FAT CARROT CAKE

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"Loaded with spice and carrot flavor, this moist and luscious cake is guaranteed to impress." Rebecca Baird - Salt Lake City, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 egg whites
1 egg
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 cups grated carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
2 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the brown sugar, buttermilk, egg whites, egg, oil and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, spices and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 98mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Shané Kotze
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This is the best low-fat carrot cake recipe I've ever tried!


Sandesh sunar
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I will definitely be making this cake again.


Katie Gough
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This cake is perfect for a special occasion or just a treat.


Mahmoud Sallam
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I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was moist, flavorful, and not too sweet.


Dobolo Cecilie Hoveka
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This carrot cake is a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake, but it still has all the flavor.


Femy Williams
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Loved the cream cheese frosting. It was the perfect topping for the cake.


Miald Nadire
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out great!


Brandy Stroop
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This cake is delicious! I loved the moist texture and the subtle sweetness of the carrots.


Sundur khan Jagirani
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I was skeptical about making a low-fat carrot cake, but this recipe proved me wrong. The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Siphiwe Tash
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This recipe is a keeper! The cake was so easy to make and turned out perfectly. It's definitely a healthier version of traditional carrot cake.


David Nartey
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I made this carrot cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy.


Narges Izadi
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This low-fat carrot cake was a delightful surprise! It was moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement to the cake.