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carrot cake low calorie recipe

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Opal Jackson-Cakmak
Birmingham, AL

If you are looking for a super yummy, low calorie version of a homemade carrot cake recipe, then you came to the right place! Considering that traditional carrot cakes can average 12-15 weight watchers points per serving, this diet friendly carrot cake recipe is a fabulous bargain at just a 4 Point Total per serving.And though this is not an official one of weight watchers dessert recipes, it’s a great, low calorie dessert that will satisfy the carrot cake lover in everyone.

(2 ratings)
yield 16 serving(s)
cook time 30 Min

Ingredients For carrot cake low calorie recipe

  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 2 tsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp
    ground nutmeg
  • 2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    raisins
  • 1/2 c
    egg substitute
  • 2
    egg whites
  • 2 1/2 c
    shredded carrots
  • 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 1/3 c
    canola oil
  • 12 oz
    fat free cream cheese
  • 3 Tbsp
    hot water
  • 1
    7 oz marshmallow cream
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make carrot cake low calorie recipe

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. Spray 2 9 inche round pans. Line bottom of pans with parchment or wax paper then spray with nonstick spray. Combine flour, sugars, cinnamon, nutmeg,soda, salt in medium bowl. Whisk egg substitute and egg whites ina bowl. Add carrots, applesauce, oil, raisins, and hot water stirring until blended. With a rubber spatula, add flour misture to carrot mixture and blend.
  • 2
    Spread evenly into pans. Bake until cakes are nicely brown and center bounces back when lightly touched. Approx 30-31 minutes. Let cool for 15 minutes
  • 3
    Frosting: With electric mixer on medium speed, beat the remaining ingredients until smooth. Place layer of cake on plate and using 1/2 of frosting, frost evenly out to edges. Place other layer of cake on top and spread remaining frosting on top and sides. Enjoy!!

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