Bobby’s Lighter Carrot Cake
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups cake flour
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2 large eggs, at room temperature
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2 egg whites, at room temperature
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1/2 cup sugar
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1/2 cup applebutter
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1/4 cup canola oil
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2 cups grated carrots (about 3 carrots)
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1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
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Frosting
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1 (8-ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese (Neufchatel)
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1 1/2 cup pd sugar,1/4 cup plain Greek-style yogurt
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1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 cup chopped pecans
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