My Favorite Cooking Light Carrot Cake

Carrot cake became popular in the United States during World War II when sugar was rationed. The carrots added natural sweetness to the cake.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 17.

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My Favorite Cooking Light Carrot Cake

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Carrots
• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup Crushed pineapple
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Cream cheese
• 0.5 cup Powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch (23cm) round cake pan.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, applesauce, and chopped walnuts.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
10. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the cooled cake.
11. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 300kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 30g

Protein 5g10%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.