Moist Splenda Carrot Delight Cake
Indulge in a deliciously moist Carrot Cake that satisfies your sweet tooth without the sugar! This delightful cake is sweetened with Splenda granular, making it a great option for those watching their sugar intake. Packed with finely grated carrots and crushed pineapple, this cake is not only flavorful but also embodies a burst of freshness in every bite. Topped with a smooth and creamy icing made from low-fat cottage and cream cheese, it's a guilt-free dessert that's perfect for any occasion. Serve it warm or chilled, and enjoy the sweet taste of homemade goodness!
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Servings
128
Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
All-purpose flour
2 cups (sifted)
Baking powder
1 tablespoon (sifted with flour)
Salt
1/2 teaspoon (sifted with flour)
Splenda granular
1 1/2 cups (divided)
Chopped walnuts
1/4 cup (optional)
Eggs
2 (beaten)
Vegetable oil
1/4 cup (mixed with eggs)
Finely grated carrots
1 1/2 cups (fresh)
Crushed pineapple
1/2 cup (drained)
Pineapple juice
1/2 cup (unsweetened)
Water
1/2 cup (as needed)
Low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup (for icing)
Light cream cheese
1/2 cup (softened)
Lowfat margarine
2 tablespoons (softened for icing)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and 1 1/2 cups of Splenda granular. If desired, fold in the chopped walnuts for added texture and flavor.
3
In another bowl, beat the eggs thoroughly and whisk in the vegetable oil. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, pineapple juice, and water until well combined.
4
Create a well in the center of the dry ingredients and carefully add the wet mixture. Gently mix until just combined; do not overmix. Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
5
Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If you prefer a brownie-style carrot cake, divide the batter between two greased 8-inch pans and check for doneness after 20 minutes.
6
For the Cream Cheese Icing, blend the low-fat cottage cheese in a food processor until smooth. Then add the softened light cream cheese, low-fat margarine, and remaining 1/4 cup of Splenda granular. Blend until creamy and well combined.
7
Once the cake has cooled, cut it into squares and generously frost each piece with the cream cheese icing. Optionally, place a walnut on top of each square for garnish. Alternatively, dust with icing sugar for a simple yet elegant finish.
8
Enjoy your moist Splenda Carrot Delight Cake with friends and family—perfect for dessert or a midday treat!
9
Note: This recipe can easily be doubled and it freezes well for later enjoyment.
Nutrition Information
4g
Fat
19g
Carbs
3g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Moist Splenda Carrot Delight Cake?
It is a sugar-free carrot cake sweetened with Splenda granular, featuring fresh carrots, crushed pineapple, and a light cream cheese icing.
How many calories are in one serving of this cake?
Each serving contains approximately 128 calories.
Is this carrot cake sugar-free?
Yes, this recipe is designed to be sugar-free by using Splenda granular as the sweetener.
What temperature should I preheat the oven to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
What ingredients are in the cream cheese icing?
The icing consists of low-fat cottage cheese, light cream cheese, low-fat margarine, and Splenda granular.
How long does the cake need to bake?
The cake typically bakes for about 25 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, you can fold in 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts into the dry ingredients if desired.
What size baking pan should I use?
You can use an 8-inch or 9-inch square baking pan.
How do I make a brownie-style carrot cake?
Divide the batter between two greased 8-inch pans and check for doneness after 20 minutes.
Does this recipe include pineapple?
Yes, it uses both 1/2 cup of crushed pineapple and 1/2 cup of unsweetened pineapple juice.
What is the fat content per serving?
There are 4 grams of fat per serving.
How many carbohydrates are in a serving?
There are 19 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How much protein does the cake provide?
The cake provides 3 grams of protein per serving.
Can I freeze this cake for later?
Yes, this cake freezes well for later enjoyment.
How many eggs are required for the batter?
This recipe requires 2 beaten eggs.
What should I do to the cottage cheese for the icing?
Blend the low-fat cottage cheese in a food processor until it is smooth before adding other icing ingredients.
Is the flour sifted?
Yes, the all-purpose flour should be sifted together with the baking powder and salt.
How much Splenda is used in total?
A total of 1 3/4 cups of Splenda is used: 1 1/2 cups for the batter and 1/4 cup for the icing.
What type of carrots are used?
The recipe calls for 1 1/2 cups of fresh, finely grated carrots.
Should the pineapple be drained?
Yes, the crushed pineapple should be drained before being added to the batter.
What is the best way to frost the cake?
Once the cake has cooled, cut it into squares and generously frost each piece with the prepared cream cheese icing.
Can this recipe be doubled?
Yes, the recipe can easily be doubled if you need to serve more people.
Is there a recommended garnish?
You can place a walnut on top of each square for garnish or dust with icing sugar.
What kind of oil is used in the batter?
The recipe uses 1/4 cup of vegetable oil.
How much baking powder is needed?
You need 1 tablespoon of baking powder.
Is the margarine softened before use?
Yes, both the low-fat margarine and the light cream cheese should be softened for the icing.
Can I serve this cake warm?
Yes, you can serve this cake either warm or chilled.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
What should the batter consistency be like?
The wet and dry ingredients should be gently mixed until just combined; do not overmix.
What is the texture of the icing?
The icing is smooth and creamy thanks to the blending of cottage cheese and light cream cheese.