WONDERFUL CARROT CAKE

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This healthy carrot cake recipe is moist, tender and delicious. Kids will love it because it's sweet, and you'll love it because it's packed with good-for-you carrots. -Brenda Rankhorn, New Market, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 21

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Dash salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat sugars, eggs, oil, applesauce and vanilla until well blended. In another bowl, whisk flours, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, allspice and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture. Stir in carrots and walnuts., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., For frosting, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and vanilla until fluffy. Add confectioners' sugar and salt; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Top with additional walnuts, if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Ms Nerob rahman
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This carrot cake is the best! It's moist, fluffy, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


juan San Jose
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


DD Holley (WitchRune)
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfectly. It's my go-to recipe for carrot cake.


Fullwood Donald
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.


Lij Mame
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This cake was a huge hit at my daughter's birthday party. It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Rahim Wial
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but I decided to try this recipe anyway. I'm so glad I did! It was delicious.


Mishi Waqas
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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 amazing.


John Saddler
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Islam Bangash
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This carrot cake is delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement.


Aida Memba
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Kkf Kkf
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for.


Mamud Bah
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I'm not a baker, but this carrot cake recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly and everyone loved it!


Richad dittrich
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This carrot cake is the perfect combination of moist and fluffy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Rana Qasim Mangat
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best carrot cake he's ever had.


Deion Marris
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This carrot cake is my go-to recipe for any occasion. It's always a hit, and it's so easy to make.


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


Rafi Islam
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best carrot cake she's ever had.


Karina Ross Ceja (Dizzy kawaii)
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This was my first time making carrot cake, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. The cake was moist and the frosting was creamy and delicious.


Finian Rukundo Rwamwanjare
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out perfectly.


Emran Mm
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This carrot cake was a hit at my party! It was moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.