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A perfect holiday treat
| Health tips: A holiday treat — spiced carrot cake | | | Dear Reader,
Eating healthy during the holidays is possible—even easy—with recipes such as this delicious spiced carrot cake from Cook Smart, Eat Well! Sure to be a crowd-pleaser, this healthy recipe combines flavorful spices into a tasty and easy-to-make dessert. Enjoy the recipe below or follow along with me in this video. |
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| 1 cup sugar ¼ cup canola oil 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt 4 large eggs 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon ½ teaspoon cloves |
¼ teaspoon nutmeg ½ teaspoon kosher salt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 3 cups shredded carrots
Optional Frosting 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese ½ cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla |
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| Preheat oven to 350 F. Lightly grease two 8x8-inch cake pans with cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, add the sugar, yogurt, oil and eggs. Using an electric mixer, mix approximately 2-3 minutes to dissolve the sugar. Add the dry ingredients and the vanilla and mix on medium speed about 1 minute until well incorporated. Fold or mix in the shredded carrots. Divide the batter between the cake pans. Bake approximately 25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean in the center or the top of the cake bounces back when touched. Slice each cake into 6 pieces. If desired, drizzle with a light cream cheese icing. Or cut each cake in half, placing one half on top of the other with a layer of icing between. |
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Nutritional analysis (1 slice):
200 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g saturated fat, 6 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber, 330 mg sodium
Happy baking,
Jennifer A. Welper, Wellness Executive Chef Author of Cook Smart, Eat Well |
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