Name: Healthier Carrot Cake (Naturally Sweetened + Whole Grain)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1⅔ cup white whole wheat flour; ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1¾ cups finely grated carrots; ⅓ cup chopped walnuts; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; ⅔ cup honey; 3-4 tablespoons honey; scant ½ cup chilled heavy cream; ½ cup crushed pineapple, drained; 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (I used organic); ¼ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly (measure when solid); ½ cup unsweetened applesauce; 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts, for topping (optional); 1½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

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A healthier version of carrot cake - naturally sweetened with honey, applesauce, and pineapple, made with 100% whole grains, and topped with honey cream cheese frosting.

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Wheat

Vegetarian

Mediterranean

Lactose Free

Flour & Meal

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white whole wheat flour

Extracts

milliliter

vanilla extract

Fresh Vegetables

shredded carrots

Nuts Seeds & Mixes

Chopped Walnuts

Honey

honey

Creams & Creamers

heavy cream

Canned Fruit

crushed pineapple

Cheese

cream cheese

Oils

coconut oil

unsweetened applesauce

walnuts

Rising Agents

baking soda

Seasonings

salt

eggs

ground cinnamon

Vitamin C

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Vitamin A

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Minerals

Choline

Beta-carotene

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Water

Lactose

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Iron

Sugar

Dietary Fiber

Cholesterol

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Zinc

Copper

Manganese

Selenium

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Thiamin (B1)

Riboflavin (B2)

Niacin (B3)

Pantothenic acid (B5)

Vitamin B6

Alpha-carotene

Beta-cryptoxanthin

Lycopene

Lutein+zeaxanthin

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