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Low Sugar Carrot Cake Recipe
Overview
- Name: Low Sugar Carrot Cake
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Description: This is a very moist cake, and no one will guess that it’s low sugar! I make it instead of a regular carrot cake because I like the use of baby food carrots instead of having little chunks of carrots in my cake!
- Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Vegetable, Sweet, < 60 Mins, Oven
- Yield: 24 pieces
Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet Sweet ‘n Low
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple juice
- 1/2 cup oil
- 2 eggs, separated
- 2 ounces light cream cheese
- 2 ounces fat-free cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 packets Sweet ‘n Low
Instructions
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). |
| 2 | Prepare pan: Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with cooking spray and set it aside. |
| 3 | Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, sift together the flour, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 packet of Sweet ‘n Low, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. |
| 4 | Combine wet ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, combine the apple juice, oil, and egg yolks. |
| 5 | Mix wet into dry: Stir the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients mixture, mixing until well combined. |
| 6 | Beat egg whites: In a large metal bowl with a mixer on high speed, beat the egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form. |
| 7 | Fold egg whites into batter: Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the batter until fully incorporated. |
| 8 | Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. |
| 9 | Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool on a wire rack. |
| 10 | Prepare frosting: In a medium bowl with a mixer at medium speed, beat together the light cream cheese, fat-free cream cheese, powdered sugar, skim milk, vanilla extract, and 2 packets of Sweet ‘n Low until smooth and fluffy. |
| 11 | Frost the cake: Once the cake has cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. |
| 12 | Serve: Slice the cake into 24 pieces and serve. Enjoy your delicious, moist Low Sugar Carrot Cake! 🥕🍰 |
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 125.5
- Total Fat: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Cholesterol: 24.8mg
- Sodium: 178.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 12.7g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.5g
- Total Sugars: 5.9g
- Protein: 2.4g
This cake is a perfect option for those looking to enjoy a sweet treat without all the added sugar. The use of baby food carrots ensures a moist texture, and the cream cheese frosting adds just the right amount of sweetness. Give this recipe a try for your next dessert craving! 🍰😋
