Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing Recette

Indulge in this guilt-free, decadent chocolate carrot cake! This healthier twist on a classic boasts 81% less fat and 86% less cholesterol than the original recipe, while maintaining all the moist, delicious carrot cake texture you crave. We've replaced heavy oils with lighter alternatives, resulting in a richer, more flavorful cake. Enjoy the perfect blend of moist cake, crunchy walnuts, and creamy chocolate icing. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt! Makes a 13x9 inch cake or a half recipe in an 8-inch square pan.

Préparation 20 min
Cuisson 60 min
Calories 394.3 kcal
Protéines 18g
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Ingrédients pour 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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Comment préparer Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing

  1. **Preheat & Prep:** Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. **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.
  3. **Add Mix-ins:** Stir in 1 cup chopped walnuts, ½ cup raisins, and ½ cup shredded coconut.
  4. **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.
  5. **Combine:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. **Add Carrots:** Stir in 2 cups grated carrots.
  7. **Bake:** Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. **Cool:** Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  9. **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.
  10. **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

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American Healthy Desserts Fruit Vegetables Oven Cakes Chocolate Nuts Dietary Low Cholesterol Healthy 2 Low In Something Coconut Carrots Taste Mood Sweet Equipment

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Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing ?

Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing prend environ 80 minutes du début à la fin — environ 20 minutes de préparation et 60 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing ?

Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing contient environ 394.3 calories par portion, avec environ 18 g de protéines, 27 g de glucides et 9 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Light Chocolate Carrot Cake With Chocolate Cream Cheese Icing sont All Purpose Flour, Unsweetened Cocoa Powder, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Nutmeg. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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