frosted carrot cake
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Another great weight watcher recipe. This is 7 points plus.
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prep time
20 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
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yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup whole grain wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 - egg whites
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups uncooked carrots, grated
- 3 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make frosted carrot cake
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Step 1Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly coat the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with wax paper and lightly coat paper with spray.
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Step 2In a small bowl, combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat eggs, honey, oil and lemon juice until blended. Stir flour mixture and carrots into egg mixture just until well blended.
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Step 3Spread batter into a prepared pan and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool completely.
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Step 4Meanwhile, for frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a small bowl. Spread a thin layer over cooled cake and serve.
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