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Recipe Name:Vegetables in cakes? Why not, they add a wonderful moistness and natural sweetness to the mixture.

Recipe Description:Ingredients:

85 g flour, all-purpose
75 g flour, whole wheat
1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg(s)
2 portion egg white, medium
6 oz honey, 180ml
60 ml vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
350 g carrot(s), peeled and grated
80 g low-fat soft cheese
6 teaspoon icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence


Instructions:

Preheat the oven to Gas mark 4/175°C/350°F. Lightly spray the base of a 20cm (8in) round non-stick cake tin with low-fat cooking spray.

In a small bowl combine the two flours, bicarbonate of soda, cinnamon and salt.

In large mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, egg whites, honey, vegetable oil and lemon juice , stir in the grated carrots and the dry ingredients until evenly combined.

Spoon into prepared tin and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until a skewer, when inserted into the centre, comes out clean.

Turn out onto a cooling rack and allow to cool completely.

To make the topping, gently beat together the low-fat cream cheese, icing sugar and vanilla essence, spread in a thin layer over the top of the cake.

Recipe Calories: Kcal