Saturday, June 21, 2008

Almost Guilt-Free Carrot Cake

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup Splenda for baking
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
4 eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
3 cups shredded/grated carrots
1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions:
Mix all dry ingredients together in a large bowl. Add oil and applesauce and mix well. Add beaten eggs and mix well. Add carrots and pecans and mix well. Pour into well-greased & floured pans. Bake at 325 degrees (the regular version bakes at 350) for about 18 to 45 minutes depending on what type of pan you use (2 loaf pans, 9x13 sheet pan, 3 8-inch round pans, 2 9-inch round pans, cupcake pans).

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