Carrot Cake II

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This recipe delivers a low-fat version of a perennial favorite through use of applesauce: carrot cake with walnuts, raisins, and pineapple.

Submitted by Sally Smircich
Updated on July 14, 2022
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
18
Yield:
1 to 9 - x inch cake
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 18 servings

  • 6 egg whites

  • 1 ⅓ cups white sugar

  • 1 cup applesauce

  • ½ cup skim milk

  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons baking soda

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

  • 2 cups shredded carrots

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

  • ½ cup raisins

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9X13 inch pan with non-fat cooking spray.

  2. In large mixing bowl, beat egg whites. Slowly beat in sugar, then applesauce, skim milk, and vanilla. Stir in cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and flour. Stir in, one ingredient at a time, pineapple (with juice), carrots, walnuts, and raisins. Pour into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake for 35 - 40 minutes in the preheated oven. It is done when toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

167 Calories
2g Fat
34g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 18
Calories 167
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 171mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 22g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 175mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.