Carrot Cake (Alton Brown) Recipe

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Carrot Cake (Alton Brown)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Butter and flour a 9-inch round and 3-inch deep cake pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Set aside.
  3. Put the carrots into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  4. Put the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and process for 5 seconds. Add this mixture to the carrots and toss until they are well-coated with the flour.
  5. In the bowl of the food processor combine the sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and yogurt.
  6. With the processor still running drizzle in the vegetable oil. Pour this mixture into the carrot mixture and stir until just combined. Pour into the prepared cake pan and bake on the middle rack of the oven for 45 minutes. Reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and bake for another 20 minutes or until the cake reaches 205 to 210 degrees F in the center.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and allow cake to cool 15 minutes in the pan. After 15 minutes, turn the cake out onto a rack and allow cake to cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting after cake has cooled completely.
  8. Cream Cheese Frosting:
  9. In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese and butter on medium just until blended. Add the vanilla and beat until combined. With the speed on low, add the powdered sugar in 4 batches and beat until smooth between each addition.
  10. Place the frosting in the refrigerator for 5 to 10 minutes before using.
  11. Yield: approximately 2 cups
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6563.55 Kcal (27480 kJ)
Calories from fat 2852.02 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 316.89g 488%
Cholesterol 951.5mg 317%
Sodium 3527.75mg 147%
Potassium 1963.79mg 42%
Total Carbs 881.98g 294%
Sugars 601.95g 2408%
Dietary Fiber 12.7g 51%
Protein 73.5g 147%
Vitamin C 5.6mg 9%
Vitamin A 1.2mg 39%
Iron 7.5mg 42%
Calcium 877.7mg 88%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 366.94 Kcal (1536 kJ)
Calories from fat 159.44 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.72g 488%
Cholesterol 53.19mg 317%
Sodium 197.22mg 147%
Potassium 109.79mg 42%
Total Carbs 49.31g 294%
Sugars 33.65g 2408%
Dietary Fiber 0.71g 51%
Protein 4.11g 147%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 9%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 39%
Iron 0.4mg 42%
Calcium 49.1mg 88%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 156.9
    Points
  • 183
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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