Applesauce-Carrot Spice Cake

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Applesauce-Carrot Spice Cake
145 min.
32
108kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Applesauce-Carrot Spice Cake, a perfect dessert that combines the wholesome goodness of carrots and applesauce with the warm spices of pumpkin pie. This vegetarian treat is not only a feast for the taste buds but also a healthier option, making it an ideal choice for gatherings or family celebrations.

With a preparation time of just 145 minutes, this cake serves up to 32 people, ensuring that everyone can enjoy a slice of this moist and flavorful dessert. Each serving is a mere 108 calories, allowing you to satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt. The combination of whole wheat flour, oats, and golden raisins adds a nutritious twist, while the rich cream cheese frosting elevates the cake to a whole new level of indulgence.

Whether you're hosting a party or simply looking to treat yourself, this Applesauce-Carrot Spice Cake is sure to impress. The aroma of baking spices wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating a slice. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave your guests raving and coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • teaspoons double-acting baking powder 
  • teaspoon baking soda 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup canola oil 
  • cups carrots shredded ( 4 medium)
  • 0.5 cup eggs fat-free
  • 1.5 cups flour whole wheat
  • 0.5 cup golden raisins 
  • oz cream cheese softened reduced-fat (from 8-oz package) (Neufchâtel)
  • tablespoons milk 
  • 0.3 cup powdered sugar 
  • tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 
  • cup oats 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 1.3 cups apple sauce unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • cake form

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Spray 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix oats, applesauce, brown sugar, carrots, egg product and oil with spoon until well mixed. Stir in remaining cake ingredients just until moistened.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from pan to wire rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. In small bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in milk and vanilla until well mixed.
  7. Place cake on serving plate. Spoon frosting over cake.

Nutrition Facts

Calories108kcal
Protein7.42%
Fat29.39%
Carbs63.19%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.33
Glycemic Load
2.28
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
4.8478260558584%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.07mg
Epicatechin
0.52mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Quercetin
0.26mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:107.58kcal
5.38%
Fat:3.66g
5.63%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.44%
Carbohydrates:17.7g
5.9%
Net Carbohydrates:16.41g
5.97%
Sugar:10.58g
11.75%
Cholesterol:16.21mg
5.4%
Sodium:123.91mg
5.39%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.11%
100%
Protein:2.08g
4.16%
Vitamin A:1382.58IU
27.65%
Manganese:0.39mg
19.73%
Selenium:5.83µg
8.33%
Phosphorus:57.87mg
5.79%
Fiber:1.29g
5.15%
Magnesium:18.45mg
4.61%
Vitamin E:0.59mg
3.94%
Calcium:38.15mg
3.81%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.59%
Iron:0.59mg
3.3%
Potassium:105.79mg
3.02%
Vitamin K:3.14µg
2.99%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
2.97%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.94%
Copper:0.06mg
2.75%
Zinc:0.34mg
2.26%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.17%
Folate:7.73µg
1.93%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.83%
Vitamin B12:0.07µg
1.23%