Cherry Almond Carrot Cake

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 9
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 75.1
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 24.9 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
  • Protein: 3.1 g

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Introduction

An elegant twist on a whole grain carrot cake An elegant twist on a whole grain carrot cake
Number of Servings: 9

Ingredients

    1 1/4 cup shredded carrots
    9 cherries
    2/3 cup whole wheat flour
    1/3 cup oatmeal
    1 1/2 tsp baking powder
    1/4 cup nonfat milk
    1/4 cup applesauce
    1/4 cup Better n'eggs (or 1 egg)
    10 almonds (14 g)
    2 tsp cinnamon
    1 tsp ginger
    1 tsp cloves

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine dry ingredients, make a well in the center and add the wet ingredients.

Mix thoroughly and throw in almonds and cherries (or reserve until later as a topping).

Pour batter into an oiled pan (place cherries and almonds in a decorative pattern on top if they are not already included in the batter).

Bake for 23-25 minutes (until toothpick comes out clean).

Yield: 9 delicious squares

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RUNNERAURORA.