MAKEOVER MOIST CARROT CAKE

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One sweet bite of this heavenly carrot cake and you'll be on cloud nine. Not only is the cake moist and flavorful, the icing is truly to-die-for. -Geri Frahm, Gretna, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

Ingredients

1-1/3 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup canola oil
2 large eggs
2 large egg whites
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 can (8 ounces) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
5 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the sugars, applesauce, oil, eggs, egg whites and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in the carrots, pineapple, raisins and walnuts., Transfer to a 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to wire rack to cool completely., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat cream cheeses and vanilla until fluffy. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with walnuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 64g carbohydrate (45g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.