Fat-Free Carrot Cake

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Time to Prepare this Recipe 90 minutes Prep: 30 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 864 calories per serving view nutrition facts
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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups flour, unbleached all-purpose
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup liquid egg substitute fat free
8 ounces yogurt, non-fat plain
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
8 ounces pineapple tid-bits canned, in natural juice, drained
1 cup raisins, seedless
2 cups carrots shred
4 ounces cream cheese (light)
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Thoroughly coat a 9x13 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

Set aside.

In bowl, combine flour, wheat germ, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon and salt.

Stir to blend and set aside.

In large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, egg substitute, yogurt and vanilla, with electric mixer, beat on medium speed until sugar disolves.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the flour mixture, beating only until all the flour is moistened.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with spatula.

Fold in pineapple, raisins and carrots.

Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth surface.

Bake 30-40 min.

Allow to cool completely.

Spread top lightly with light cream cheese frosting.

With electric mixer, beat cream cheese until soft.

Gradually add the sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add the vanilla and almond extracts and lemon juice and continue beating until smooth and fluffy.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 438g
Amount per Serving
Calories 864 11% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.0g16%
 Saturated Fat 5.0g23%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20mg7%
Sodium 706mg29%
Total Carbohydrate 174.0g58%
 Dietary Fiber 7.0g30%
 Sugars 116.0g
Protein 23.0g46%
Vitamin A 225%  Vitamin C 17%
Calcium 26%  Iron 36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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