frosted carrot cake

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44 Pinches
Moncton, NB
Updated on Nov 2, 2012

Another great weight watcher recipe. This is 7 points plus.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Heat 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.
  • Step 2
    In 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.
  • Step 3
    Spread 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.
  • Step 4
    Meanwhile, 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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