Ingredients for Healthy Carrot Cake
- Flour
- Whole Wheat Flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- Vegetable Oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Crushed Pineapple
- 1/2 cup raisins
- Neufchatel Cheese
- Powdered Sugar
- Vanilla Extract
- Skim Milk
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How to Make Healthy Carrot Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the egg, egg whites, brown sugar, and oil with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the grated carrots and beat for 1 minute.
- Stir in the buttermilk, drained crushed pineapple, and raisins. Mix until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- While the cake cools, prepare the frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
- Reduce the mixer speed to low and gradually add milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the frosting reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Once the cake is completely cool, frost evenly and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
208g
Fat
18g
Carbs
25g
