This rich, moist cake has all the flavor, without all the fat and calories. Because it is so full of carrots, pineapple, and nuts it is similar to a fruit bread. For the best flavor, bake the cake one day ahead.
Ingredients
- cooking spray
Frosting
- 1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
- 1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups grated carrots
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
Directions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Lightly beat eggs in a bowl; add white sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix well. Stir buttermilk mixture, carrots, pecans, and drained pineapple into flour mixture just until mixed; pour into prepared dish.
Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake in baking dish on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
Step 4
Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; add confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt and beat until frosting is smooth. Spread frosting on cake.
Cook’s Note:
Substitute 1/4 cup silken tofu for eggs if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 16 | |
Calories 398 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat13g | 17% |
Saturated Fat3g | 17% |
Cholesterol34mg | 11% |
Sodium329mg | 14% |
Total Carbohydrate67g | 24% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
Total Sugars52g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C3mg | 14% |
Calcium48mg | 4% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium186mg | 4% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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