Pineapple Carrot Cake
July 6, 2009 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Baked, Cake, Dessert, Easy Cake Recipes, New Cake Recipes, Snack
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Pineapple Carrot Cake - A rich, sweet, dessert cake that is, believe it or not, low fat, and, sugar free! The all natural sweetness of the fresh, healthy carrots and pineapple, is more than enough to satisfy any sweet tooth. Great for potlucks, as anyone can enjoy its pleasant taste.
Prep Time: 15-20 mins |
Ingredients to make Pineapple Carrot Cake
1/2 c Low Fat margarine,softened
3 Eggs** For low fat use egg substitute
1 c Thawed frozen unsweetened pineapple juice concentrate
2 ts Vanilla
2 1/2 c All-purpose flour
2 ts Baking powder
1 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground nutmeg
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/4 ts Salt
3 c Shredded carrots
ICING
8 oz Cream cheese, softened
1 cn (8 oz) crushed pineapple in unsweetened juice,drained
1 ts Vanilla
Directions to make Pineapple Carrot Cake
Step 1:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Beat butter in large bowl until creamy. Blend in eggs, pineapple juice concentrate and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices and salt. Gradually add to egg mixture, beating until well blended. Stir in carrots.
Step 2:Spread batter evenly into greased 12 x 8 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
Step 3:Prepare Icing by combining all ingredients. Spread over cooled cake.
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