Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light Recipe

Indulge in this lighter-than-air carrot cake, bursting with warm spices and moist, tender crumb. Perfect for celebrations or a cozy weeknight treat, this recipe delivers all the deliciousness of traditional carrot cake with significantly fewer calories. So good, it even starred as a wedding cake! Get ready to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 518.9 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
Cinnamon
Salt
4 large eggs
Salad Oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
Walnuts
½ cup unsweetened applesauce

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How to Make Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light

Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ teaspoon ground cloves, ½ teaspoon ground allspice, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar.
In a medium bowl, lightly beat 4 large eggs.
Stir in ½ cup vegetable oil and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Gently fold in 2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, and ½ cup unsweetened applesauce until just combined. Do not overmix.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar and 5 tablespoons water until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

129g

Fat

20g

Carbs

18g

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Time To Make Course Preparation For Large Groups Desserts Cakes Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light?

Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light?

Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light has approximately 518.9 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 48 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light?

The key ingredients for Carrot Cake A La Cooking Light are Flour, Sugar, Baking Soda, Cinnamon, Salt, Eggs. See the full list with measurements above.