Recipe for cooking light applesauce carrot cake

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Light Applesauce Carrot Cake

Posted by Olga at recipegoldmine.com 5/17/02 6:55:10 am

The applesauce makes approximately this style of carrot cake moist and light.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a Bundt pan with nonstick vegetable spray.

1 C. unsweetened applesauce
3 eggs
5 Tbsp. corn oil
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 C. honey
1 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 1/3 C. whole wheat flour
2 C. grated carrots

Mix together in lrg. bowl until well blended.

Add grated carrots last until just blended. Pour into pan and bake for approx. 35 min. or until tester comes out clean. Cool on rack. Refrigerate. If desired, frost with Lemon Cream Frosting.

Makes approximately 32 sm. pieces.

Cal. per servings 75: Protein 2 g: Fat 2 g: Cholesterol 28 mg: Carbohydrates 11 g: Sodium 90 mg

Lemon Cream Frosting
8 oz. low-fat ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbsp. honey
1/2 Tbsp. arrowroot or cornstarch zest from one lemon
4 Tbsp. chopped walnuts

Mix together in food processor and process until smooth. Place in a saucepan and heat until nearly boiling. Stir constantly to prevent scorching. Chill. Frost top of cake. Sprinkle with nuts.