Classic Carrot Cake

Classic Carrot Cake

Serves: Serves 10

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 7/8 cup plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute*
  • 3/8 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 3 tablespoons reduced fat margarine
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 1/4 cups finely shredded carrot
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • Cooking spray
  • *Orgran No Egg Replacer is an egg substitute product and can be found in the health food aisle of Supermarkets
  • Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 450g low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup light butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup SPLENDA® Granular
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

Preheat oven to 180ºC. In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Set aside.

In small bowl whisk together egg whites and egg substitute. Set aside.

In large bowl beat SPLENDA® Granular, margarine, honey, vanilla, applesauce, and canola oil. Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed. Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts.

Pour into greased 8" x 8" x 2" square pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean. Allow to cool and serve.

 

Beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add SPLENDA® Granular, beating at medium speed until blended. Stir in vanilla. Spread cream cheese frosting evenly over carrot cake with a spatula.

Nutritional Information

Per serve

Protein 4 g
Carbohydrate 27 g
Energy 840 kj (200 cal)
Fat 9 g
Fibre 1 g
Sugars 16 g

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