Low-fat carrot cake

Low-fat carrot cake

Ingredients/Components

• sugar - 2 c
• cinnamon - 2 tsp
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/4 tsp
• flour - 2 c
• grated carrots
• confectioners sugar - 1 lb
• baking powder - 2 tsp
• baking soda - 2 tsp
• applesauce - 1/2 c
• canola oil - 1/2 c
• low-fat cream cheese - 8 oz
• jar baby food carrots
• Mix well with spoon
• eggs or 8 whites or equivalent amount of egg substitute - 4 item

How to make low-fat carrot cake:

Combine sugar, oil, applesauce, eggs or egg substitute and vanilla in a large bowl. Mix well with spoon. Add flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder and cinnamon. Mix well. Add grated carrot and baby food carrots. Mix (at this time 1 cup raisins or walnuts could also be added to batter). Pour into greased and floured 13 x 9-inch cake pan. Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or until cake tests done. If desired, frost cake.Frosting:1/2 c. margarine8 oz. low-fat cream cheese1 lb. confectioners sugar1 tsp. vanilla Beat together all ingredients.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cakes, < 60 mins.