Low-Fat Carrot Cake(Yields 12 Servings) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/3 c. boiling water
2 c. finely shredded carrots
2 c. whole wheat flour
1/2 c. molasses
1/2 c. sugar or honey
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 c. applesauce
1 Tbsp. oil
3 egg whites
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Combine carrots with boiling water.
Let stand.
Combine dry ingredients; set aside.
Beat egg whites, oil, applesauce, vanilla and molasses and/or honey.
Add dry ingredients.
Beat on low speed for 1 minute; medium speed for 2 minutes.
Bake 45 to 50 minutes at 350\u00b0.
Frost with cream cheese and coconut frosting.