Carrot Cake
Serves 12

Ingredients
Nonstick cooking spray
2 eggs
1/2 cup acceptable* vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup plain, nonfat yogurt
2 cups whole-wheat flour
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups grated carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup unsalted, dry roasted walnuts, chopped
*Use canola, safflower, soybean, sunflower, sesame, or olive oil

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly spray an 8-inch square cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs thoroughly.
  • Add oil, honey, sugar and yogurt. Mix well.
  • Blend in flour.
  • Add cinnamon, baking soda, grated carrots, raisins and chopped walnuts. Mix well.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.


Calories 295
Total fat 14g
Carbohydrates 42g
Cholesterol
46mg
Sodium 102mg