HEALTHIER CARROT CAKE III
We made it with a little less oil and a little less sugar, so this carrot cake recipe is now healthier but still sure to be a favorite.
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Desserts Cakes Carrot Cake Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
- Beat together eggs, oil, white sugar, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix in flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Stir in carrots. Fold in pecans. Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake in preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack and cool completely.
- To make frosting: Combine butter, Neufchatel cheese, confectioner's sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in chopped pecans. Spread frosting over completely cooled cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.5 calories, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 354.9 mg, Sugar 31.4 g
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mlggolisopod z
zm81@aol.comI've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
ABDUL REHMAN yt
y_a@gmail.comThis cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the combination of carrots, spices, and cream cheese frosting.
Dost Ali
ali.d49@yahoo.comI made this cake gluten-free by using almond flour and it turned out great!
Kings TV
kings24@gmail.comThis cake was a little too sweet for me. I think I would reduce the amount of sugar next time.
Mikiyas Hailu
m@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this one was really good. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect touch.
Bhumika Thapa Magar
magar_b9@gmail.comThis cake is perfect for fall! The spices are warm and inviting.
Barsha Barsha
b-barsha@hotmail.comI made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful.
Irma Macias
i@gmail.comI didn't have any maple syrup so I used honey instead. It turned out great!
Douglas Blum
db75@yahoo.comThis cake was a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would add an extra egg next time.
Md Jubair
m.j@hotmail.comI love that this cake is made with whole wheat flour and maple syrup. It's a much healthier option than traditional carrot cake.
SDS GAMING
gs@yahoo.comThis cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend it!
Reema Tamang
t_r1@yahoo.comI've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for potlucks or parties.
Shayne Mead
mead_shayne@yahoo.comThis was the best carrot cake I've ever had! It was so moist and flavorful.
DH Hamidul
d@yahoo.comI made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Mujahid Baloch
baloch.mujahid@hotmail.comThis carrot cake was absolutely delicious and moist! I was so happy to find a healthier version of my favorite dessert.