Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

pstrongServes 8/strong/p
h3Notes/h3
pReplacing 1/3 of the flour in the original recipe with ground nuts cuts the carbohydrate count and adds both fiber and protein. You can replace up to 1/2 of the flour with ground nuts./p
pWhen using a granulated sugar substitute, cakes do not brown or rise the same way as when using regular sugar. Adding sour cream, baking soda and vinegar helps to get the cake to rise. (A cake made in an 8" round pan will be only about 1-1/2 inches high.) /p
h3Ingredients/h3
pstrongPineapple Carrot Cake/strong/p
ul
li1/2 stick of butter (Balance Blend 50/50 or I Can't Believe It's Not Butter sticks) at room temperature/li
li1/4 cup vegetable oil/li
li1 cup granulated sugar substitute/li
li2 large eggs at room temperature/li
li1 tsp pure vanilla extract/li
li2 tbsp low-fat sour cream/li
li1 tsp cider vinegar/li
li2/3 cup flour, divided/li
li1/2 cup toasted walnuts, cooled and chopped, divided/li
li3/4 cup shredded carrots/li
li1/2 cup chopped pineapple, well drained/li
li1 tsp cinnamon/li
li1 tsp ginger/li
li1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)/li
li1/8 tsp ground cardamom (if you can find it)/li
li1 tsp baking powder/li
li1 tsp baking soda, divided/li
liPinch of salt/li
/ul
pstrongCream Cheese Frosting/strong/p
ul
li8 ounces (1 pkg.) cream cheese (low-fat is OK but NOT fat-free)/li
li1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute/li
li1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract/li
li1 tsp pineapple juice/li
/ul
h3Preparation/h3
ol
liPreheat oven to 350 F./li
liIn a food processor: Combine 1/4 cup walnuts, 1/3 cup flour and salt. Pulse until nuts are pulverized. Add 1/3 cup flour and spices. Pulse until combined. Add baking powder and 1/2 tsp baking soda. Pulse until combined./li
liIn a stand mixer: Cream butter and granulated sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Add oil and beat until well-combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add 1 tsp vanilla./li
liAdd remaining 1/2 tsp baking soda to sour cream and stir. Add to sugar mixture./li
liAlternately add the dry ingredients, the eggs, and the sour cream mixture to the sugar mixture, starting with the dry. MIX ONLY UNTIL JUST INCORPORATED (otherwise you'll wind up with bread)./li
liWhen the wet and dry ingredients are combined, add the shredded carrots, remaining 1/4 cup walnuts, and chopped pineapple. Stir until just incorporated./li
liSpray an 8" spring form or small (6 cup) bundt pan with cooking spray to avoid sticking./li
liSpoon into baking pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until tester comes out dry from the center. (Note: This cake may not brown.)/li
liCombine cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar substitute, 1/2 tsp vanilla and pineapple juice. Beat until smooth./li
liFrost cake while still slightly warm. Decorate with whole walnut pieces and chopped pineapple./li
/ol
h3Nutritional Information/h3
pNet carbohydrates: 14g/p
pciteRecipe from a href="http://www.thedecadentdiabetic.com/"Ward Alper, the Decadent Diabetic/a./cite/p
p class="small-note"In the event that you find that this recipe is not appropriate for diabetics, please a href="http://www.informationaboutdiabetes.com/ content/main/about-contact"contact us/a and we will review your suggestions./p

Cake

More Articles

With its slightly nutty flavor, chewy texture, and nutritional punch farro is an ancient whole grain worth a place in our pantry.

Farro...

Having diabetes is cause for concern, however it doesn’t mean that you need to eliminate all of your favorite foods from your diet completely....

With diabetes becoming more of an epidemic each and every day, being knowledgeable about the disease, its effects on the body as well as ways to...

If you’re a diabetic or live with one, it can be tough trying to figure out the best foods to eat because your priority is to control your blood...

In this post, I will show you the 10 best ice creams for diabetics.

When you think of sweetened foods that a diabetic shouldn’t consume,...

More Articles

If you’re living with diabetes, snacking is a necessity because going for more than 3-4 hours without eating can be detrimental to your health....

For diabetics, choosing healthy snacks can be a daunting task.

A good rule of thumb is to pick out snacks that are rich in protein, fiber,...

According to information available through the National Institutes of Health, there’s an estimated 462 million people in the world who are...

Eleven Clinical Studies

After eleven clinical studies and 300,000 participants, researcher Vasanti Malik and her team of researchers...

Diabetic women often have a harder time losing weight than non-diabetic women. A study funded by Jenny Craig proved that diabetic women have an...

Many recent studies have proved that magnesium levels are lower in patients with diabetes than in non-diabetics. This magnesium...

Fluid retention, also known as edema, is a problem that affects many diabetics, especially those with type 2 diabetes...

Some of us might be thrilled if we could manage our blood sugar by sitting in a hot tub or sauna, instead of working up a sweat biking, or using...

Cooking and baking with the ancient cereal grain sorghum has health benefits for people with diabetes, and those with weight control issues....

When it comes to certain foods, there are always questions as to whether or not a diabetic can have them without...

Matcha tea is a rich, creamy, full-bodied beverage with amazing nutritional properties that address several diabetes health concerns.

The...

Salads are good example of foods that type 2 diabetics can enjoy with relatively low guilt. With the right greens and other elements added, salad...

Remaining gainfully employed is important to many people. Those who live with any form of diabetes may find that some lines of work are more...

Learning that you have diabetes does mean making some lifestyle changes. One of the areas that needs attention is your diet. Most people find that...

One of the more challenging aspects of life as a type 2 diabetic is managing your diet. There’s often the temptation to avoid certain foods...