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Skinny Carrot Cake with Greek Yogurt Cream Cheese Frosting
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105Minutes
550Calories
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Description
Made with reduced-fat cream cheese and Greek yogurt, this carrot cake is lighter in calories than the classic version, but sacrifices nothing in flavor! The recipe is a Yummly original created by Sara Mellas.
Ingredients
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10 SERVINGS
- nonstick cooking spray
- 4 medium carrots (about 2 cups grated)
- 6 Tbsp. canola oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 can crushed pineapple (8 oz. per can, well drained)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract (for cake)
- 2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. salt (scant)
- 12 oz. reduced fat cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract (for frosting)
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Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Spray two 8- or 9-inch cake pans liberally with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Grate the carrots.
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550Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
| Calories550Calories from Fat140 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat16g25% |
| Saturated Fat4.5g23% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol85mg28% |
| Sodium540mg23% |
| Potassium300mg9% |
| Protein9g |
| Calories from Fat140 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate95g32% |
| Dietary Fiber2g8% |
| Sugars69g |
| Vitamin A90% |
| Vitamin C20% |
| Calcium15% |
| Iron10% |
* 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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