Carrot Snack Cake

Adapted from Cake Mix

  • Batter:
  • 18 1/4 ozs butter recipe golden cake mix
  • 2 ozs Dream Whip whipped topping mix, dry
  • 1 cup carrots, shredded
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 2 tsps cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 c egg whites, cold
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 8 ozs strained carrot baby food
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Frostng:
  • 8 ozs fat-free cream cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon peel
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
Carrot Snack Cake
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.
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Posted: 3/26/2009
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WW Points* : 4.88
24 servings
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
Calories from Fat 54 (23%)
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0g 0%
Sodium 168mg 7%
Potassium 12mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate40g 13%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 30g
Protein 4g 4%
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet, so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.