Diabetic Friendly Carrot Cake Recipes

SUPER-MOIST DIABETIC SPICED CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F.
• In medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice.
• Set aside.
• In small bowl whisk together egg whites and eggbeaters.
• Set aside.
• In large bowl beat SPLENDA® Granular, maple syrup, vanilla, and applesauce.
• Mix in egg mixture, stir until well mixed.
• Stir in flour mixture, then carrots and walnuts (if using).
• Pour into greased 8 cup loaf pan (an 8x8 will do) and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.
• Allow to cool, ice if desired.

DIABETIC CARROT CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C, Gas Mark 6).
• Position the top rack in the center of the oven.
• Lightly coat a 9 inch (22. 5 cm) bundt pan with cooking spray.
• Dust with flour and tap out excess.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the egg whites, yogurt, oil, applesauce, brown sugar, and vanilla.
• On a piece of waxed paper, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt (if using), cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Gradually add to egg-applesauce mixture, stirring until incorporated.
• Stir in the carrots.
• Drain and reserve the juice from the pineapple.
• Stir the drained pineapple and raisins into the cake batter.
• Spoon the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
• Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
• Cool in the pan on a rack for 10 minutes.
• Slide a thin knife around the edges and center of the cake to loosen it from the pan.
• Invert onto a rack to cool.
• When ready to serve, transfer cake to a serving platter.