HEART HEALTHY CARROT CAKE
Based on my favorite carrot cake recipe, I have drastically cut the fat, saturated fat, and sugar in this cake. Using fruits and vegetables provides a moisture factor. And using the olive oil gives you monounsaturated, heart healthy fats in smaller amounts, and guess what - it does not taste like olive oil! Avocado oil can also...
Provided by Susan Feliciano
Categories Cakes
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a Bundt or tube pan with shortening or cooking spray, and dust lightly with flour. Or, use Baker's Secret or other cake pan prep spray.
- 2. With electric mixer, cream pineapple, sugar, sugar substitute, and oil. NOTE: this cake will NOT taste like olive oil! Beat in egg beaters in two batches.
- 3. Sift together the dry ingredients one time. On low speed, add it in 3 parts to the oil mixture. Scrape down sides of bowl a couple of times during this step. Stir in carrots and vanilla.
- 4. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Bake for 45-55 minutes, until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool in pan 10 minutes, then invert onto serving plate.
- 5. TO MAKE ICING: Soften cream cheese in microwave. With mixer, beat cream cheese with lemon extract and salt. Sift the powdered sugar substitute, then beat in 1 cup at a time until a thick spreading consistency is achieved. If necessary, warm this icing over a double boiler or in the microwave so it can be poured over the cake. If desired, top cake with chopped pecans. Store cake in refrigerator.
- 6. SPECIAL NOTE: This cake can be made with real powdered sugar for the icing, and a cup of white sugar in place of the substitute in the cake. It will raise the sugar content and calories considerably, but would not change the fat content. I've also found that using half powdered sugar and half xylitol powdered sweetener for the icing works well, too.
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Shufa Adamba
[email protected]I love carrot cake! This recipe looks like a great one.
Ahmad Shekib
[email protected]This recipe sounds delicious. I'm adding it to my to-make list.
natenael afework
[email protected]I'm going to make this cake for my next party.
Shoharta Reaz Chowdhury
[email protected]This carrot cake looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
sophie m
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this cake again.
Hasan Shah
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe.
Brea Devis
[email protected]This cake is delicious! I love the combination of carrots and spices.
Dj official
[email protected]This carrot cake is the best I've ever had. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is amazing.
Suresh Tamanf
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Steven Labuschagne
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's definitely a keeper.
Liaqat Lucky
[email protected]I love this carrot cake recipe! It's easy to make and always turns out perfect. The cake is moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.
Sara Saliim
[email protected]This carrot cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I've made it twice now and it's a hit every time.
Khan SKHAWAT ALI Naz
[email protected]Just made this carrot cake and it is delicious! The cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake. I will definitely be making this again.