Dessert

Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake is for Dessert.

Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake takes several minutes to prepare.

Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake takes several minutes to cook.

Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake makes 12 servings.

The ingredients for Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake are:

1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature(or applesauce)
2 cups sugar
5 egg whites eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup wheat or oat flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips

Here is how you make Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Sift dry ingredients together; add to creamed mixture alternately with water and vanilla. Fold in carrots, nuts, and chips. Turn into a greased and floured 9- x13-inch pan. Bake for 45 minutes. Cool and top with our Cream Cheese Frosting. Cream Cheese Frosting1/4 cup butter, at room temperature6 to 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla1 teaspoon grated orange zest (orange part of peel)2 cups powdered sugar, measured and then sifted2 to 3 tablespoons milk Serves 8 to 10For more great garden-inspired recipes, see Renee's books,Recipes from a Kitchen GardenMore Recipes from a Kitchen Gardenhttp://www.reneesgarden.com/recipes/chocolate_chip_carrot_cake.htmlNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AFRICAPARISH.

The nutritional information for Chocolate Chip Carrot Cake is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 12
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 235.2

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 120.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 47.7 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
• Protein: 5.0 g