Meals Matter

Margarite's Carrot Cake

Contributed By: edaemyma
American Heart Association

Enjoy the flavor of carrot cake with a little less guilt.

Ingredients

Vegetable oil spray

2 Eggs

1/2 cup Acceptable vegetable oil

1/2 cup Honey

1/4 cup Firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Plain nonfat yogurt

2 cups Whole-wheat flour

1 1/2 tsps Cinnamon

1 tsp Baking soda

1 1/2 cups Grated carrots

1/2 cup Raisins

1/2 cup Unsalted, dry roasted, chopped walnuts

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 4000 F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square cake pan with vegetable oil spray.

2. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs thoroughly. Add oil, honey, sugar and yogurt. Mix well. Blend in flour. Add cinnamon, baking soda, grated carrots,raisins and chopped walnuts. Mix well.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

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Recipe Details

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Vegetables
Actual Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Meal Type: Dessert

Nutrient Information

Calories: 295
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Protein: 5g
Sodium: 102mg