Carrot Cake

9 Servings
Carrot cake is a perennial favorite, but it is often loaded with vegetable oil and laden
with a cream cheese frosting. Our version is healthier, using a small amount of olive
oil, a full cup of honey for moistness and flavor, and a combination of whole wheat
pastry and unbleached flours. The crunchy walnuts even add a bit of omega-3 fats to
this sweet treat. With a cup of hot green tea, this cake will make you forget about
cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

Ingredients:
2 cups firmly packed finely grated carrots (3 large)
Juice of 1 large orange
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup light olive oil
1 cup honey, liquefied in microwave (30 seconds)
1/2 cup crushed or chopped pineapple, drained
1 cup unbleached white flour
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground allspice
3/4 cup walnuts, chopped


Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the carrots, orange juice, vanilla, olive oil, honey, and pineapple until well blended.

3. In another bowl, stir together the flours, baking soda, and spices. Mix in the
walnuts.

4. Blend the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture, stirring until just mixed.

5. Pour the batter into a nonstick 8-inch-square baking pan and bake for 45-60
minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven,
let cool slightly, and remove from pan. Nutritional Information:

Per serving:
334 calories
9 g total fat (1 g sat)
0 mg cholesterol
62 g carbohydrate
5 g protein
4 g fiber
25 mg sodium

mm i love carrot cake  

nice one jo, i will write this down