Family Spice Recipe for Carrot Cake

 

Carrot Cake with Walnuts & Raisins

  1. Preheat oven to 350º.
  2. In a bowl sift:
    • 1 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup whole wheat flour
    • 1 TBS wheat bran
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  3. In a food processor using the grating blade grate:
    • approximately 6 medium carrots
  4. Add to the flour mixture and combine:
    • 12 oz. grated carrots
    • 3/4 cup raisins (optional)
    • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  5. In a food processor mix:
    • 1 1/3 cups sugar
    • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 3 large eggs
    • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  6. While the food processor is running, drizzle in until well combined:
    • 6 oz vegetable oil
  7. Pour this mixture into the carrot mixture and stir until combined.
  8. Pour into prepared 9" x 11" Pyrex dish and bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the cake comes out clean.
  9. Remove the Pyrex dish from the oven and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
  10. Afterwards, turn the cake out onto a cooling rack and allow cake to cool completely.
  11. Frost with cream cheese frosting after cake has cooled completely.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 TBS wheat bran
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 tsp ground allspice
  • 6 medium carrots
  • 3/4 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 6 oz vegetable oil

 

 

 

 

Family Spice Recipe for Carrot Cake

 

Cream Cheese Frosting

 

  1. Using a stand mixer with paddle attachment mix until well combined:
    • 8 oz cream cheese
    • 2 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 cups powdered sugar
  2. Allow frosting to chill in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before using on the cake.

INGREDIENTS:

  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 oz unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

 

 

 

 

 

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 40 mins

Cook Time: 45 mins

Yield: 1 9x11 cake, 2 cups frosting

Servings: approx. 16

Serving Suggestions: Kids love it and it's a nutritious alternative to a sugary, vanilla cake.

 

NEED NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION!

NUTRITION FACTS
Serving Size 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
% Daily Values*
Calories
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Calories from fat
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Total Fat
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Saturated Fat
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Trans Fat
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Cholesterol
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Sodium
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Carbohydrates
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Dietary Fiber
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Sugars
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Protein
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Vitamin A
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Vitamin C
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Vitamin K
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Calcium
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Iron
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*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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