Carrot Cake Recipe

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexHealthy
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Pitted prunes1 1⁄3 Cup (21.33 tbs)
 Water6 Tablespoon
 Grated carrots4 Cup (64 tbs)
 Brown sugar1 Cup (16 tbs), firmly packed
 Sugar1 Cup (16 tbs)
 Crushed pineapple1 Cup (16 tbs), juice packed
 Egg whites4 , lightly beaten
 Cake flour2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Baking soda2 Teaspoon
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 3974 Calories from Fat 65

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7 g10.2%

Saturated Fat 0.02 g0.09%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 4517.7 mg188.2%

Total Carbohydrates 864 g288%

Dietary Fiber 63.8 g255.4%

Sugars 522.9 g

Protein 147 g294.8%

Vitamin A 56.7% Vitamin C 51.6%

Calcium 44.3% Iron 14%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Use a nonstick 9-by-l3-inch baking pan or line a baking pan with a baking pan liner or lightly spray with vegetable cooking spray.
Place prunes and water in a blender or food processor and puree.
Combine prune puree, carrots, brown sugar, sugar, pineapple, and egg whites in a mixing bowl.
Combine cake flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Transfer batter to baking pan.
Bake for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center of cake comes out clean.
Cool on a wire rack.
Slice into 12 pieces.
Variation â–  Mix confectioners' sugar with orange juice for a butterless frosting.
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