Zutaten für Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ¼ cups unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 large eggs (or equivalent egg substitute)
- Brown Sugar
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix
- Fat Free Sour Cream
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz Neufchatel cheese
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Zubereitung von Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing
- **Preheat & Prep:** Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- **Dry Ingredients:** In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, ½ tsp ground nutmeg, and ¼ tsp ground cloves.
- **Add Mix-ins:** Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup shredded coconut.
- **Wet Ingredients:** In a large bowl, cream together 2 cups granulated sugar and 2 large eggs (or equivalent egg substitute). Add 1 cup unsweetened applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- **Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- **Add Carrots:** Stir in 2 cups grated carrots.
- **Bake:** Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- **Cool:** Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
- **Make Icing:** While the cake cools, beat together 8 oz cream cheese, 4 oz Neufchatel cheese, and ½ cup powdered sugar until smooth. Gradually add ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, mixing until well combined.
- **Chill & Frost:** Refrigerate the icing for at least 30 minutes to allow it to thicken. Once the cake is completely cool, frost generously and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
22 g
Sugar
217g
Fat
14g
Carbs
27g
