Ingredients for Healthified Carrot Cake
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- Wheat Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Vanilla
- Icing
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- Low Fat Cream Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
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How to Make Healthified Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour three 9-inch round cake pans or a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 2 cups grated carrots and 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- **Cream Cheese Frosting:** In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces cream cheese (softened), 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), and 3 cups powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of vanilla extract (optional).
- Once cakes are completely cool, frost the layers and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
202g
Fat
36g
Carbs
21g
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