Acorn Carrot Cake

Submitted by realbirdlady

"The natural sweetness of nuts and carrots shines in this lower-fat treat. Based on Carrot Cake, from Joy of Cooking."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup flour
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup low-fat yogurt
• 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups carrots, grated
• 2⁄3 cup acorn, ground
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, ground

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease and flour a 13x9 inch pan.
3. Mix dry ingredients.
4. Stir in yogurt, oil, and eggs.
5. Stir in carrots and nuts.
6. Spread evenly in pan.
7. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
8. Cool slightly on a rack, then remove from pan to finish cooling.