Try our lighter carrot cake, which the entire family will love. It has just the right texture, like a slightly sweetened, light corn bread. It’s great on its own or with a dollop of frozen whipped topping or nonfat ice cream.
Never has carrot cake tasted so good, and been so guiltless! When compared to traditional carrot cake with icing, you save 180 calories, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of saturated fat.
No-stick baking spray with flour 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup granulated sugar substitute ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup nonfat dry milk 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ cup canola oil 1 large egg ¾ cup egg substitute 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons golden raisins One 6-ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, optional
Calories: 120 (33% calories from fat) Fat: 4.5g Saturated Fat: 0g Protein: 3g Carbohydrates: 17g Dietary Fiber: 1g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 180mg Potassium: 125mg
The number of calories in a slice of carrot cake varies based on brand, the size of the slice and how its made. However, commercial brands can range between 350 and 500 calories per 100-gram serving.
Whether youre looking to cut back on carrot cake calories or baking another high-calorie item that you want to reduce the calories in, there are a number of ways to modify a recipe to make it diet-friendly. The most obvious strategy is to eliminate or cut back on the cream cheese frosting for which carrot cake is known.
Carrot cake might be a delicious treat, but carrot cake calories can often be a nightmare. However, if you keep the size of the slice in check, its still possible to enjoy carrot cake for an occasional dessert.
If you use substitutions in your recipe, take note that not every substitution will work perfectly. Try it out for yourself before you bake a carrot cake that you plan to serve to guests to ensure that youre pleased with the final result.
Theres no standard size for a slice of carrot cake, but USDAs FoodData Central marks a serving as 100 grams. From there, the number of calories in a serving will depend on whether its homemade or commercial, as well as how its prepared. For example, a serving of carrot cake made from the Duncan Hines mix has 400 calories, while 100 grams of carrot cake made by Rich Products has 500 calories. Betty Crockers carrot cake has 429 calories per serving, while a serving from Juniors has 363 calories.
Calories: 120 (33% calories from fat) Fat: 4.5g Saturated Fat: 0g Protein: 3g Carbohydrates: 17g Dietary Fiber: 1g Cholesterol: 15mg Sodium: 180mg Potassium: 125mg
No-stick baking spray with flour 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ½ cup whole wheat flour ½ cup granulated sugar substitute ¼ cup packed light brown sugar ¼ cup nonfat dry milk 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground cloves ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground allspice ¼ cup canola oil 1 large egg ¾ cup egg substitute 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots 2 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts 2 tablespoons golden raisins One 6-ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar, optional
Try our lighter carrot cake, which the entire family will love. It has just the right texture, like a slightly sweetened, light corn bread. It’s great on its own or with a dollop of frozen whipped topping or nonfat ice cream.
Never has carrot cake tasted so good, and been so guiltless! When compared to traditional carrot cake with icing, you save 180 calories, 12 grams of fat, and 4 grams of saturated fat.
FAQ
How many calories are in a cake without frosting?
There are 264 calories in a 1 piece (1/12 of 9” dia) (74.000g) serving size of Cake, white, prepared from recipe without frosting.
Why is Carrot Cake so high in calories?
How many calories are in a homemade Carrot Cake?
