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Half-the-Fat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Half-the-Fat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Half-the-Fat Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

Serving

3/4 cup applesauce
5 cups shredded carrot (about 1 lb)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp coconut extract
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup golden raisins
cooking spray
4 cups sifted powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 (8-oz) block fat-free cream cheese, chilled
1 (8-oz) block 1/3- less-fat cream cheese, chilled

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°.
To prepare the cake, spoon the applesauce into a fine sieve over a bowl; let stand 15 minutes. Discard liquid. Scrape drained applesauce into a bowl; cover and refrigerate.
Combine carrot and granulated sugar in a colander. Drain 20 minutes.
Beat the brown sugar and butter with a mixer at medium speed until well-blended (about 2 minutes). Add applesauce, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and coconut extract; beat until well-blended (about 2 minutes). Add eggs and egg whites, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition (batter will have a slightly curdled look).
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (flour through salt); stir well with a whisk. Add brown sugar mixture to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Fold in carrot mixture and raisins (batter will be very thick). Spoon batter into a 13 x 9-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
To prepare the frosting, beat the powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cheeses with a mixer at low speed just until well-blended (do not overbeat). Spread the frosting over the cake; cover and chill 1 hour.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	209.14 Kcal (876 kJ)
Calories from fat	52.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	5.85g	9%
Cholesterol	31.74mg	11%
Sodium	147.9mg	6%
Potassium	245.13mg	5%
Total Carbs	37g	12%
Sugars	22.06g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.54g	6%
Protein	3.17g	6%
Vitamin C	1.8mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	55.2mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	237.65 Kcal (995 kJ)
Calories from fat	59.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.65g	9%
Cholesterol	36.06mg	11%
Sodium	168.07mg	6%
Potassium	278.54mg	5%
Total Carbs	42.04g	12%
Sugars	25.07g	88%
Dietary Fiber	1.75g	6%
Protein	3.61g	6%
Vitamin C	2mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	9%
Iron	0.6mg	3%
Calcium	62.8mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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