Delicious and Healthy Lite Carrot Cake Recipe

This lite carrot cake is a healthier version of the classic dessert. It is made with whole wheat flour, less sugar, and a lower-fat cream cheese frosting. The cake is moist and packed with grated carrots, raisins, and walnuts, making it a nutritious and delicious treat. Enjoy a slice with a cup of tea or serve it as a dessert for any special occasion. This recipe is easy to make and will satisfy your sweet tooth without any guilt!

Ingredients

• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, beat together the grated carrots, applesauce, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
5. Fold in the raisins and chopped walnuts.
6. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
8. While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the reduced-fat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
9. Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
10. Slice and serve the lite carrot cake. Enjoy!

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