14-Karat Cake INGREDIENTS 1-1/3 cups sugar 2 eggs 2 egg whites 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole wheat flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 3 cups shredded carrots 1/2 cup golden raisins 6 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1 tablespoon butter or stick margarine, softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups confectioners' sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 3 tablespoons flaked coconut, toasted DIRECTIONS In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth. Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well. Stir in carrots and raisins. Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth. Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate. Yield: 18 servings. Back To Cakes and Bakery Delights Recipes Feel Free To Email Me Anytime Back To The Index Page