Ready to start?

Find a meeting
Arrow graphic

Free E-mail Newsletter

Our free e-mail newsletter highlights recipes, Success Stories, helpful tips and more!
Frosted Carrot Cake
 
 Favorites   
 Print     Email   
 

cakes


POINTS® Value:    5
Servings:  10
Preparation Time:  20 min
Cooking Time:  35 min
Level of Difficulty:  Easy
 
Vegetables in cake? Sure! They add wonderful moistness and natural sweetness to the mixture.
 

Ingredients

3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour   
2/3 cup(s) whole-grain wheat flour   
1 tsp baking soda   
1 tsp ground cinnamon   
1/2 tsp table salt   
1 large egg(s)   
2 medium egg white(s)   
3/4 cup(s) honey   
1/4 cup(s) vegetable oil   
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice   
3 cup(s) carrot(s), grated   
3 oz light cream cheese, softened   
3 Tbsp powdered sugar   
1/2 tsp vanilla extract   

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350ºF (175ºC). Lightly coat the bottom of an 8-inch (20 cm) round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. Line with wax paper and lightly coat paper with spray.

  • In a small bowl, combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat eggs, honey, oil and lemon juice until blended. Stir flour mixture and carrots into egg mixture just until well blended.

  • Spread batter into a prepared pan and bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and cool completely.

  • Meanwhile, for frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla in a small bowl. Spread a thin layer over cooled cake and serve.

   craving more delicious recipe ideas?
    Learn how to access over 1,000 WeightWatchers.com recipes




Free Reg






 




Staff Site | About Us | Advertise | Press Room| Careers
Site Map | Contact Us | Help | Affiliate Program | Troubleshooting
Terms & Conditions | Privacy | For subscribers only: Subscription Agreement

© 2010 Weight Watchers International, Inc. © 2010 WeightWatchers.com, Inc. All rights reserved.
WEIGHT WATCHERS and POINTS are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International, Inc. and are used
under license by WeightWatchers.com, Inc.



International Sites