Lite Carrot Cake

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This lighter carrot cake is a nice alternative to others that are usually higher in fat. It's moist and delicious. For frosting, make your favorite cream cheese frosting with light cream cheese.

Submitted by Marva
Updated on April 13, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 9x13-inch cake
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup cake flour

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • ⅔ cup buttermilk

  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil

  • 3 eggs, separated, divided

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • 1 ½ cups grated carrots

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.

  2. Stir together flours, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add buttermilk and oil and mix until well combined. Mix in egg yolks until incorporated.

  3. Beat egg whites in a separate bowl until frothy. Gradually beat in white sugar, then continue to beat until stiff.

  4. Fold egg whites into batter, then fold in carrots. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 25 to 35 minutes. Let cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

131 Calories
4g Fat
23g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 131
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 96mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 14g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 80mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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