SPICED CARROT CAKE

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My mom made this cake for my birthday one year because carrot cake is her favorite. Turns out, it's my favorite, too! Now when I make it, I love it with lots of spice. The pumpkin pie spice is a perfect shortcut, but you could use a custom blend of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. -Jaris Dykas, Knoxville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup canola oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups shredded carrots (about 6 medium)
FROSTING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line bottoms of 2 greased 9-in. round baking pans with parchment paper; grease paper., Beat first 5 ingredients until well blended. In another bowl, whisk together flour, pie spice, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Fold in carrots., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks; remove paper. Cool completely., For frosting, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth; gradually fold in whipped cream., If cakes are domed, trim tops with a serrated knife. Spread frosting between layers and over top of cake. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 375mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.