LOW SUGAR CARROT CAKE

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This is a very moist cake and no one will guess that it's low sugar! I make it instead of a regular carrot cake because I like the use of baby food carrots instead of having little chunks of carrots in my cake!

Provided by bugsbunnyfan

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 packet Sweet 'n Low
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 (4 ounce) jars carrot baby food
2 large eggs, separated,at room temperature
1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese or 1 (8 ounce) package fat free cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons powdered sugar
1 tablespoon skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 packets Sweet 'n Low

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray 9x13 pan with cooking spray; set aside.
  • Into large bowl, sift together flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp sugar, 1 packet Sweet'N Low, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In medium bowl, combine apple juice, oil, and egg yolks.
  • Stir liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix well.
  • In large metal bowl with mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form.
  • Gradually add remaining 2 tbsp sugar, continuing to beat until stiff; fold into batter.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Prepare frosting: In medium bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese gradually adding powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and 2 packets Sweet'N Low, until smooth and fluffy.
  • Spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.5, Fat 7.3, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 24.8, Sodium 178.6, Carbohydrate 12.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 2.4

brad leey
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfect.


Bajro Pandzo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out right.


Jose Veliz
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This was my first time making carrot cake and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe.


Mariana Yoshikawa
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


ROTINOH ROTICH
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The cake is so delicious.


Jana Kpk
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I made this cake for a work potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Monir Piash
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good.


Tammy Lavia
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so moist and flavorful, I couldn't stop eating it.


zyon faust
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This carrot cake is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch.


Arshad Jani
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected.


Macaulay Israel
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This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.


Nothando Mngadi
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I was pleasantly surprised at how well this cake turned out. It's not overly sweet and the carrots add a nice moistness.


Kapil Chaudhary
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Usman Nawaz
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best carrot cake she'd ever had.


Robert Rivera
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This carrot cake was a hit at my last potluck! It was so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


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