2 cups light brown
sugar
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup honey
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
2 cups finely grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
| Preheat oven to
350°. Butter and lightly flour two 8-inch cake
pans. Mix sugar, applesauce, buttermilk, honey,
and eggs in large bowl of mixer. Beat until
light. Sift together flour, cinnamon, salt, and
baking soda. Add gradually to liquid mixture.
Stir in lemon rind, carrots, raisins, and nuts.
Pour into prepared pans. Bake 30-35 minutes. The
sides should begin to pull away and the center
will spring back when lightly pressed. Turn onto
a rack and cool. Serves 12. Per 4 1/2 ounce
serving: 320 calories, 5.1 grams protein, 67
grams carbohydrates, 4.7 grams fat. 76 fewer fat
calories per serving than traditional carrot cake
made with oil. |
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