RAISIN CARROT CAKE

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This lightened-up moist cake is a favorite with my husband and son.-Joyce Donald, Star City, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

2 egg whites
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1-1/2 cups finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
1/4 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
1 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
3/4 cup raisins
1-1/2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Beat in the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. Stir in the carrots, yogurt and water. , Set aside 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour. Combine the whole wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cloves and remaining all-purpose flour; add to batter just until moistened. Toss raisins with reserved flour; stir into batter., Pour into a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick in the center comes our clean. Cool on a wire rack. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 306mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.