Cakes
March 15, 2013
Calories
1115
Sodium
422mg
17% DV
Fat
31g
48% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
206g
70% DV
Fiber
8g
34% DV
Healthier Carrot Cake w/Applesauce & Cream Cheese Frosting
13
A healthier but still delicious carrot. Unsweetened, natural applesauce is substituted for oil and Splenda artificial sweetener is used in place of sugar. Because the cake is a bit healthier, the cream cheese frosting wasn't modified (figured it could be more decadent if the cake wasn't AS fattening)
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cake:
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. unsweetened, natural applesauce
1 c. Splenda sweetener substitute
4 c. grated carrots
1 batch cream cheese frosting:
¼ c. unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. unsweetened, natural applesauce
1 c. Splenda sweetener substitute
4 c. grated carrots
1 batch cream cheese frosting:
¼ c. unsalted butter (room temperature)
8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. powdered sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, grease a 9 x 13” baking dish.
2. Whisk together dry ingredients; beat eggs in with vanilla and set both aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the applesauce and Splenda...
See the full directions on my site
See the full directions on my site
Nutritions
Calories
1115
Sodium
422mg
17% DV
Fat
31g
48% DV
Protein
14g
28% DV
Carbs
206g
70% DV
Fiber
8g
34% DV
PER SERVING *
% DAILY VALUE*
Fat
Saturated Fat
19g
95%
Polysaturated Fat
3g
19%
Monosaturated Fat
9g
57%
Cholesterol
89mg
30%
Sodium
422mg
17%
Potassium
756mg
21%
Protein
14g
28%
% DAILY VALUE*
Total Carbohydrate
Fiber
8g
34%
Sugar
139g
279%
Vitamin A
22358IU
447%
Vitamin B6
1mg
85%
Vitamin C
10mg
18%
Calcium
209mg
20%
Iron
4mg
23%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.