Acorn Carrot Cake

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

• Ready In: 50 mins
• 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.