Light Carrot Cake

15 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 c. sifted cake flour
  • 1/3 c. whole wheat flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. pumpkin spice
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple in juice (undrained)
  • 3/4 c. packed brown sugar
  • 3 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 4 egg whites, lightly beaten
  • 3 c. shredded carrot
  • 2/3 c. low-fat buttermilk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • vegetable cooking spray
  • Cream Cheese Frosting

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine first 6 ingredients; set aside.
  2. 2
    Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tablespoons juice for Cream Cheese Frosting.
  3. 3
    Combine brown sugar and oil.
  4. 4
    Add egg whites, beating well.
  5. 5
    Stir in pineapple, carrot, buttermilk and vanilla.
  6. 6
    Add flour mixture; stir well.
  7. 7
    Pour batter into a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
  8. 8
    Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.
  9. 9
    Let cool.
  10. 10
    Spread Cream Cheese Frosting over cake.
  11. 11
    Cut cake into squares.
  12. 12
    Yield: 18 servings (181 calories per serving).

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