A Different Fluffy, Light and Moist Carrot Cake (Very Low Fat)
- Ready In:
- 1hr
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
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1 cake
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
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For the cake
- 5 eggs, whites and yolks separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 lemon, juice and rind of, grated
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 12 ounces tender carrots, finely grated
- 3⁄4 cup cornstarch
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For the frosting
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3⁄4 cup whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup powdered sugar
directions
- Preheat oven to 370 F (190c).
- Grease a 9 inch pan.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and then slowly pour in 1/2 cup of sugar, beating constantly.
- In another bowl, beat the egg yolks and the remaining sugar then add lemon rind, lemon juice, salt and cinnamon, beating continuously.
- Add in the carrots, corn starch and mix.
- Add the egg whites to the mix slowly and small amounts at a time mixing continuously in a top to bottom rotating movement.
- Pour the batter into the pan.
- Level the surface with a spatula (do not pressure it though and move very lightly).
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until toothpick inserted comes out clean and cake is golden.
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For frosting:
- Whip the whipping cream until it thickens.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar and cheese until smooth.
- Add in the whipped cream.
- Frost cooled cake.
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