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Low-Fat Carrot Cake |
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For cake: 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup flour 1/2 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. baking powder 8-ounce can crushed pineapple (drained) 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs 2 egg whites 2 cups grated carrots (2 large carrots)
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For frosting: 4 ounces non-fat cream cheese (softened) 1/4 cup sugar
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Thoroughly spray bottom and sides of 8-inch by 8-inch pan with non-stick spray. In large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
In separate bowl, beat eggs and egg whites. Add drained pineapple and vanilla. Add egg mixture to flour mixture. Blend well. Fold in grated carrots. Mix thoroughly. Pour into pan, spreading evenly. Bake 50 minutes to one hour, until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.
Let cool in pan ten minutes. Refrigerate at least one hour before frosting.
For frosting mix together non-fat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Frost cake after it cools. Make sure you keep cake refrigerated once frosted. Cut into squares.
Makes nine servings.
Nutrition information per serving:
177 calories; 2 grams fat; 33 grams carbohydrates; 6 grams protein; 350 mg sodium.
Note: This recipe has been designed to use less fat and/or sugar than conventional recipes; however, it may not be appropriate for people with certain diseases or nutrition needs. Ask your doctor or healthcare specialist for specific recommendations.
Lemon Cheese Cake |
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One 8-inch graham cracker pie crust 1/2 cup cold water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin Two 8-ounce pkgs non-fat cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup sugar 1/2 cup lemon yogurt 1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pour water into small non-stick saucepan. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over water and let sit one minute to soften. Cook over LOW heat, stirring constantly, until gelatin dissolves. Set aside.
Put cream cheese, sugar, and sugar substitute in large bowl of electric mixer. Beat until well-blended.
Slowly add gelatin mix while continuing to beat until smooth.
Add yogurt and vanilla and mix until blended.
Pour into prepared pie crust. If desired, garnish top of pie with thinly sliced fresh fruit such as strawberry or kiwi. Refrigerate at least three hours.
Serves eight.
Nutrition information per serving:
227 calories; 7 gram fat; 11 grams protein; 25 grams carbohydrates; 390 mg sodium
Note: This recipe has been designed to use less fat and/or sugar than conventional recipes; however, it may not be appropriate for people with certain diseases or nutrition needs. Ask your doctor or healthcare specialist for specific recommendations.
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