SUPER-MOIST DIABETIC SPICED CARROT CAKE

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Thanks to 1Steve for refering me to this as per my request for a diabetic-safe carrot cake to make my Baci (grandmother in Polish) for her birthday. She enjoyed it, but did note that she tasted allspice (she's not a fan). I didn't taste the cake, so I can't vouch for it. I did adapt this recipe to make it healthier and more diabetic friendly. Because of the lacking sugars, I suggest checking on the cake before 40 minutes are up. I frosted with my Mock cream Cheese Frosting. Here's a link to the original: http://www.seniormag.com/cookbook/deserts/carrotcake.htm

Provided by nomnom

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3/4 cup whole wheat flour, plus
2 tablespoons whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon allspice
2 egg whites, large
1/4 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute, plus
2 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
1/2 cup sugar-free maple syrup
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract or 1 nut extract
7 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
2 1/4 cups carrots, fine shredded
1/3 cup walnuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
  • Set aside.
  • In small bowl whisk together egg whites and eggbeaters.
  • Set aside.
  • In large bowl beat SPLENDA® Granular, maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce.
  • Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed.
  • Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts (if using).
  • Pour into greased 8 cup loaf pan (an 8x8 will do) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool, ice if desired.

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