Guilt Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Who doesn't want better for you, yummy desserts?  I know I have a horrible sweet tooth and it is kept at bay by eating fruits and dried fruits most of the time, but sometimes you just want cake.  This is a great way to enjoy a classic dessert in a healthier way.  It is almost guilt proof!

I made mine with Stevia, but you could use other sugar substitutes or plain ole' sugar if you prefer.  I also decided to add half wheat flour instead of using only all purpose flour.  This is probably the best way for my taste buds, but I suppose you could use all wheat flour it just may be more dense and dry.  After I use up the rest of my white flour I will start finding other options.  No sense in tossing good food especially when I am only using a small amount.

Carrot Cake adapted from AllRecipes
6 egg whites
1-1/2 tsp Stevia Powder (or 1-1/3 cup sugar or equivalent substitute)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup Greek yogurt (omit if using sugar or an equivalent substitute this is to make up for the bulk when using stevia)
1/2 cup skim milk
1-1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1 TBS ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all purpose flour
8 oz crushed pineapple with juice
2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9x13 cake pan
• In a large bowl beat egg whites
• Add stevia and mix well
• Then add applesauce, yogurt, milk, and vanilla and combine
• Add cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda, and flour and combine well
• Stir in the remaining ingredients one at a time, mixing well between each addition
• Pour into prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes until done and toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean
• Cool completely

Vanilla Cream Cheese Frosting adapted from Quick Weight Loss Solutions

1 package fat free cream cheese, softened

1/4 tsp stevia (again use about 1/4 cup powdered sugar or substitute equivalent to sugar)

1 tsp vanilla

• In a medium bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed until fluffy
• Add stevia powder and mix well with a rubber spatula making sure to scrape sides and fully combine
• Add vanilla and beat until combined

Spread over carrot cake and serve.  I had about 1/4 cup chopped walnuts that I also sprinkled on top.  Yum! Store in the refrigerator.

This cake makes 18 servings.  The nutritional value is for 1 serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 95 g

Amount Per Serving

Calories 133 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4.0g 6%

Saturated Fat 1.2g 6%

Trans Fat 0.0g

Cholesterol 6mg 2%

Sodium 191mg 8%

Total Carbohydrates 20.2g 7%

Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7%

Sugars 6.9g

Protein 4.8g

Vitamin A 43% • Vitamin C 2% Calcium 5% • Iron 6%

Nutrition Grade C

* Based on a 2000 calorie diet

Nutritional Analysis

Good points

• Low in cholesterol
• Very high in vitamin A

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