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Light Carrot Cake /W Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Light Carrot Cake /W Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

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Light Carrot Cake /W Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients:

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2 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour (12 1/2 oz)
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp table salt
8 large eggs
1 cup light brown sugar , packed (7 oz)
1 cup granulated sugar (7 oz)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 lb carrot, peeled and grated (about 6 medium)
12 oz light cream cheese , softened but still cool (1/3 less fat variety)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar (6 oz)

Directions:

Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and heat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly coat a 13 by 9-inch metal baking pan with vegetable oil spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper.
Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt together in a medium bowl; set aside. Using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and sugars together in a medium bowl until they turn thick and creamy, 1 to 3 minutes. Turn the mixer to low and slowly whip in the oil until thoroughly combined and emulsified, 30 to 60 seconds. Sift half the flour mixture over the batter and gently mix inches Repeat once more with the remaining flour mixture and continue to whisk the batter gently until most of the lumps are gone (do not overmix). Using a rubber spatula, gently stir in the carrots.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan, and smooth the top. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out with a few moist crumbs attached, 35 to 40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking (do not overbake). Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert the cake onto a wire rack and remove the parchment paper. Flip the cake right-side up, and cool completely on a wire rack, about 2 hours, before frosting (if desired) and serving.
Mix the cream cheese and vanilla together in a large bowl with a rubber spatula. Add the confectioners’ sugar and stir until thoroughly combined and smooth. Frost the top of the cake.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	386.52 Kcal (1618 kJ)
Calories from fat	150.87 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.76g	26%
Cholesterol	116.39mg	39%
Sodium	275.37mg	11%
Potassium	215.87mg	5%
Total Carbs	53.93g	18%
Sugars	36.79g	147%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	6%
Protein	6.72g	13%
Vitamin C	1.4mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	74.9mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	291.9 Kcal (1222 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.94 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.66g	26%
Cholesterol	87.9mg	39%
Sodium	207.96mg	11%
Potassium	163.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	40.73g	18%
Sugars	27.78g	147%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	6%
Protein	5.07g	13%
Vitamin C	1mg	2%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	8%
Iron	1.2mg	9%
Calcium	56.6mg	7%

* 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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