Carrot Cake

Directions

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   NOTE: The recipe also calls for 1 Tbl Fiber Sure to be added to the ingredient list.
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   Zaar is not accepting this as an ingredient.
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   Preheat your oven to 350F.
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   Prepare a 13 by 9 pan, lining it with parchment paper (or grease and flour it lightly).
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   In a large bowl, whip the eggs and egg yolks to a froth.
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   Add maple syrup, yogurt and oil, mixing well.
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   *For the lemon juice, heat your lemon under hot water then roll with your hand, with a bit of pressure, on the counter.
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   This helps to release the juice.
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   Measure 1 Tbl of the lemon juice into a small cup along with the extracts and Fiber Sure (or other brand of fiber supplement), mixing well to dissolve the Fiber Sure.
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    In a separate bowl, mix the flour, salt, baking powder and spices.
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    Add the pecans, apple and carrot to the dry ingredients.
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    Blend the dry and wet ingredients without over stirring.
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    Spoon the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
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    Bake @ 350F for approximately 45 minutes or till cake tests done (lightly pressed with your finger tip, it should spring back).
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    Cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove to a wire rack to finish cooling.
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    Meanwhile, in a clean bowl, whip the cream cheese till creamy.
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    Add the maple syrup and extract, blending well.
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    Separately, whip the cream to stiff peaks.
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    Fold the whipped cream into the cheese mixture to blend without over mixing.
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    Spread with a light hand over the cooled cake and top with pecans if desired.
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    Note - cooling time is not included.