Cook Time:30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:40 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:16
Servings:
16
Yield:
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsCake1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)2teaspoonsbaking soda½teaspoonsalt2teaspoonsground cinnamon3large eggs1 ½cupsgranulated sugar3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)½cupcanola oil1teaspoonvanilla extract2 cups grated carrots, (4-6 medium)¼cupunsweetened flaked coconut1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)Frosting12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened½cupconfectioners’ sugar, sifted1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract2 tablespoons coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flaked coconut, toasted
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Ingredients
Cake
1 20-ounce can crushed pineapple
2 cups whole-wheat pastry flour, (see Ingredient Note)
2teaspoonsbaking soda
½teaspoonsalt
2teaspoonsground cinnamon
3large eggs
1 ½cupsgranulated sugar
3/4 cup nonfat buttermilk, (see Tip)
½cupcanola oil
1teaspoonvanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots, (4-6 medium)
¼cupunsweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)
Frosting
12 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, (Neufchâtel), softened
½cupconfectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 ½teaspoonsvanilla extract
2 tablespoons coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flaked coconut, toasted
Directions
Drain pineapple in a sieve set over a bowl, pressing on the solids. Reserve the drained pineapple and 1/4 cup of the juice.
Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in a medium bowl. Whisk eggs, sugar, buttermilk, oil, vanilla and the 1/4 cup pineapple juice in a large bowl until blended. Stir in pineapple, carrots and 1/4 cup coconut. Add the dry ingredients and mix with a rubber spatula just until blended. Stir in the nuts. Scrape the batter into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Bake the cake until the top springs back when touched lightly and a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 40 to 45 minutes. Let cool completely on a wire rack.
To prepare frosting and finish cake: Beat cream cheese, confectioners' sugar and vanilla in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Sprinkle with toasted coconut.
Tips
Ingredient Notes: Whole-wheat pastry flour, lower in protein than regular whole-wheat flour, has less gluten-forming potential, making it a better choice for tender baked goods. You can find it in the natural-foods section of large supermarkets and natural-foods stores. Store in the freezer.
Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.
Tips: No buttermilk? You can use buttermilk powder prepared according to package directions. Or make “sour milk”: mix 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk.
To toast chopped walnuts and coconut chips, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 5 minutes.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, April/May 2005
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)341Calories17gFat43gCarbs6gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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