LC Carrot Cake

[Kevinpa]

How did you do your carrots sun? also what type of oil did you use?

[sungoddess]

Originally Posted by Kevinpa

How did you do your carrots sun? also what type of oil did you use?

I used Crisco vegetable oil. I grated fresh carrots on the larger hole of the grater. I must have mis-measured I guess.

[Kevinpa]

ok well I used criso canola oil but that shouldn't matter and I used the carrot shreds in the bag and they may be more dense. But it still seem like that would not make that big of a difference.

[SLynnB]

Just wanted to post that this recipe got my non-lowcarbing son's thumbs up today.

Thanks, Kevinpa, for your sharing with the rest of us.

Sheryl

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by sungoddess

I used Crisco vegetable oil. I grated fresh carrots on the larger hole of the grater. I must have mis-measured I guess.

Sun, I decided to make this again to be absolutely certain I had not made a mistake in the measurement of this recipe. Other than the cake being very moist, it was nowhere near saturated. It is still cooling so I have not iced it yet. As you can see though.....it does not rise all that much.

[Brendajm]

I made this exactly as posted and I had no problems with excess oil. Today I am thinking of tweaking your recipe Kevin and making a banana cake,, maybe use a cup of banana instead of carrots, do you think I should reduce the oil to 1/2 cup since the bananas will give it a little more moistness?? (I have some bananas going bad and hate to waste them, I know they are kinda high in carbs but I am on maintenance so I dont think it will be too bad??)

[Kevinpa]

Most definetly. I would even go less than 1/2 cup with bananas. Say 1/4 cup.Especially if they are ripe.

[Brendajm]

Well I made this with bananas and it is so good, (I used 3 small bread pans to bake it in) it tastes just like the the High carb banana bread I used to make,, dh even said it tastes just like it.. I know adding in real bananas raised the carbs by about 4 per serving,, next time I will use less banana and more extract,, but boy is this good.. This recipe has alot of possibilies to be other flavors.. mmm, what can I try next...

[theislandgirl]

I put this together with just a couple of small changes:
- 1 cup packed grated fresh carrot -- and this might just be a bit more moist than packaged carrot shreds, FYI;
- 1/2 cup (grapeseed) oil and 1/4 cup ACQ SF maple syrup;
- 1/2 tsp ground asian ginger added in.

Still a very moist cake with not much rising. I think I'll increase the "flours" by a small amount and/or make it in a smaller pan.

Quite yummy, Kevin.

[kaisergirl]

Do you think this will cook through in a loaf pan?

[Brendajm]

what size loaf pan? I used 3 small pans and it was fine.

[kaisergirl]

I have a regular size meatloaf/ bread pan

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by kaisergirl

Do you think this will cook through in a loaf pan?

I think it would work with a few extra minutes until a thin knife comes out clean.

[kaisergirl]

I went ahead and just baked it in a pie plate. I was worried it would be dough in the middle.

Havent' tasted it yet, gotta ice it first. But it sure looks good!!

[Brendajm]

I just got done making this again only with bananas instead of the carrots, I also subbed some of the oil with applesauce.. It is yummy, I am so mad though, I forgot to put in my nuts... I love this. I have it every morning with my yogurt and coffee.

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by Brendajm

I am so mad though, I forgot to put in my nuts...

Don't ya just hate that!!

[Conevery]

Ooh ~ This looks yummy.
Gotta try it.

[kaisergirl]

I made the no refrigeration icing and added about 3 tbls of cream cheese and iced this cake. .. OMG!! Had my first piece this afternoon, it was delightful!!! Although I wish I'd had some raisins to put in it. That would be even better!!!

Thanks Kevin.

[jfkapple]

Kevinpa

What type of "TVP" in your oatmeal cookies did U use?

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by jfkapple

Kevinpa

What type of "TVP" in your oatmeal cookies did U use?

I have used several different brands. Always plain. I believe the kind I have now is Bob's Red Mill TVP.

[pennylovesdarren]

where do you find sweetzfree? TIA!

[Kevinpa]

You can google it to find the web site or you could also sub 1 splenda quick pack in its place for this recipe.

[CarolynF]

Do a google..and you will see the site..You can only order it on the 1st of the month and the 10th of the month..

[pennylovesdarren]

Thanks Kevin and Carolyn! Those splenda quick packs are impressive!

[soon]

do you think canned carrots ? I tend to be lazy

[jackieba]

Kevin,
This is a basic question--how do you measure the carrots--loosely filled cup or packed? I've never made carrot cake but it's my favorite so I want to try.

[SkeeterN]

Oh I wish you could shrink this recipe to make a smaller version for just me. I miss carrot cake!

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by jackieba

Kevin,
This is a basic question--how do you measure the carrots--loosely filled cup or packed? I've never made carrot cake but it's my favorite so I want to try.

I grate the carrots into a glass mixing bowl until it looks like about a cup then put it in a cup to make sure I have roughly a loose measure. If there is some extra I don't sweat it for this recipe.

[Kevinpa]

Originally Posted by SkeeterN

Oh I wish you could shrink this recipe to make a smaller version for just me. I miss carrot cake!

How much smaller are you talking sketter?

[That Girl]

Originally Posted by SkeeterN

Oh I wish you could shrink this recipe to make a smaller version for just me. I miss carrot cake!

how about making cupcakes out of the recipe? take one and freeze the rest.. thats what i have to do, i am the only one doing lc in my house. if i do make it into a cake, i frost and slice up and then freeze individual pieces.