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Carrot Snack Cake Carrot Snack Cake

Adapted from Cake Mix
24 servings

   Batter:  8  ozs  strained carrot baby food 
18 1/4 ozs  butter recipe golden cake mix  1  tbsp  olive oil 
2  ozs  Dream Whip whipped topping mix, dry  1  tsp  pure vanilla extract 
1  cup  carrots, shredded     Frostng: 
1/2 cup  walnuts, chopped  8  ozs  fat-free cream cheese 
1/2 cup  raisins  1  tsp  lemon peel 
2  tsps  cinnamon  2  tsp  bottled lemon juice 
1/2 tsp  baking powder  1  tsp  pure vanilla extract 
1/2 c  egg whites, cold  3  cups  powdered sugar 
1/2 cup  water  1/2 cup  walnuts 
Preheat oven to 350. Prepare a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine cake mix, whipped topping mix, carrots, walnuts, raisins, cinnamon, and baking powder. In another mixing bowl, combine water, egg whites, baby food, oil, and one teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix dry ingredients with wet ingredients just until moistened. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake for 40 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add lemon peel, lemon juice, and remaining vanilla extract. Gradually add powdered sugar one cup at a time. Mix until smooth. Spread over cooled cake. Sprinkle top with remaining half cup walnuts. Refrigerate two hours before serving.
Nutritional Analysis per serving (24 servings total)
Calories 229   %CFF 23 %
Total Fat 6 g   Saturated Fat 1 mg
Protein 4 g   Cholesterol 0 g
Carbohydrates 40 g   Sodium 168 mg
Sugars 30 g   Fiber 0.8 g

4.9 WW Points
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