CARROT CAKE 
3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. applesauce
1 c. light brown sugar
1 c. sugar
6 egg whites
1 orange
3 c. peeled, shredded carrots
1 c. raisins, if you like
Orange Glaze

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a tube cake pan. In a medium bowl combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Set aside.

2. In a large bowl, beat together applesauce, brown and white sugars, egg whites and juice of the orange. Blend in flour, beating until just smooth. Stir in carrots and raisins.

3. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 60 to 65 minutes or until done. Remove cake from pan. Cool completely. Glaze cake with Orange Glaze. Low fat, low cholesterol.

ORANGE GLAZE:

2 c. confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp. applesauce
1 to 2 tbsp. orange juice

Combine all of the above ingredients and spoon over cooled cake.

 

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