A Refreshing Combination of Nutritious Carrots and Mint Recipe

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Carrots are easily one of the healthiest and most colorful vegetables to have in a cake recipe. The vibrant color of orange alone whets your appetite before you even start to think about its nutritional value. With the added bonus of minty green goodness, you have a sparkling tribute to healthy goodness (and fresh breath).

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Servings: 4 Servings
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Directions

  1. Method:
  2. - Pre-heat the oven to 350°F.
  3. - Brush lightly with melted butter then sprinkle flour on a 9-inch cake pan. Tap the pan to evenly distribute the flour.
  4. - In a mixing bowl, combine together the first 9 ingredients (oil, sugar, eggs, carrots, nuts, pineapple, coconut, raisins and powdered ginger).
  5. - In another bowl, sift the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt together.
  6. - Blend this gradually into the carrot mixture using a hand mixer at medium speed until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  7. - Pour the batter into the cake pan, tap to even out, and bake for an estimated 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting into the cake.
  8. - Remove the pan from the oven and cool for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  9. - Remove the cake from the pan onto a wire rack and cool completely.
  10. Method for the frosting:
  11. - Beat until smooth the cream cheese, butter, and canola oil.
  12. - Gradually add the powdered sugar, the mint flavoring and the green food dye while continuing to beat.
  13. - Mix well and fold into the egg whip.
  14. Directions:
  15. - Whip the egg white, cream of tartar powder and confectioner's sugar on high speed until stiff peaks form.
  16. - Fold in the prepared cream cheese mixture.
  17. - Spread on the top and sides of the carrot cake for a green marble effect.
  18. - Sprinkle the finely chopped cashew nuts on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 397g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 1311  
Calories from Fat 738 56%
Total Fat 84.66g 106%
Saturated Fat 16.12g 64%
Trans Fat 0.19g  
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 1652mg 69%
Potassium 747mg 21%
Total Carbs 127.82g 34%
Dietary Fiber 5.3g 18%
Sugars 53.5g 36%
Protein 18.15g 29%
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