Tarta de zanahoria (receta más ligera)

Ingredientes

• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 egg
• 4 egg whites
• 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 5 medium carrots, shredded (3 cups)
• 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchâtel), softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fat-free (skim) milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups powdered sugar

Preparación

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, mix sugar, oil, applesauce, vanilla, egg and egg whites until blended; beat with spoon 1 minute. Stir in remaining cake ingredients except carrots; beat with spoon 1 minute. Stir in carrots. Pour into pan.

3. 3

   Bake 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack.

4. 4

   In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, milk and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, until smooth and spreadable. Spread frosting over cake.

5. 5

   --- Tips ---

6. 6

   Mixing time can make the difference between a so-so cake and a great cake. Overmixing results in “tunnels” and can cause the cake to sink in the center; undermixing results in a crumbly texture.

7. 7

   Let your food processor save you time. The carrots can be shredded in a matter of seconds when you use this kitchen tool.