"Glazed in tangy caramel, this carrot cake is a beautiful finish to your holiday meal...."
INGREDIENTS
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For Cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup pecans or walnuts toasted (see Tip)
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2 cups sugar
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1 cup fruit puree fat replacement
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6 tablespoons canola oil
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2 large eggs
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2 large large egg whites
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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4 cups shredded carrots
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For Caramel-Buttermilk Glaze:
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 tablespoon light corn syrup
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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Tip: : To toast whole nuts: Spread nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F, stirring once, until fragrant, 7 to 9 minutes.