CARROT SPICE CAKE

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I've found that no one can resist sampling a generous slice of this spice cake. Grated carrots add color, texture and nutrition.-Karen Brodeen, Cook, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups sugar
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup fat-free milk
8 egg whites
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat sugar, corn syrup, milk and egg whites. Combine dry ingredients; add to batter. Beat well. Pat carrots dry with paper towels; stir into the batter. , Pour into a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray and floured. Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes; invert onto a wire rack. Cool completely. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 151mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.