14-Karat Cake

20 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter, softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into a
  2. 2
    coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. 3
    For frosting, in a bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate.

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