Organic Carrot Cake
This wholesome, organic, less-sweet treat is a great choice for families looking to beat the sugar blues.
INGREDIENTS | SERVES 12
- 1 18.25-ounce box organic carrot cake mix
- 1 cup organic carrots, grated
- ¼ cup organic applesauce
- ½ cup purified water
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter a round 9″ cake pan.
Scrub carrots with a vegetable brush but do not peel.
Mix cake mix, grated carrots, applesauce, and water in a large mixing bowl. Combine contents gently with a wooden mixing spoon until batter is moist.
Bake for 45 minutes.
Icing a Carrot Cake
Traditionally, carrot cakes are iced with sour cream frosting, but it's also lovely with a simple glaze. Use a fork to mix 4 tablespoons organic butter with ½ cup organic confectioners' sugar and 2 teaspoons organic vanilla extract. You'll have the cool sweetness of the icing without oversweetening the cake.
