Monday, March 05, 2007

Carrot Tea Bread

1 c all purpose flour
1/2 c whole-wheat flour (I didn't have whole wheat so I just used all purpose)
1/2 c packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (I used about 1/2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice since I didn't have nutmeg or cloves)
Pinch of ground cloves
1 large egg
2 egg whites
4 tsp vegetable oil
2 and 3/4 c unsweetened applesauce (3/4 c goes in the cake, the rest is to serve with it)
1/2 c grated carrots (one large one)
1/2 c dried currants (I used raisins)

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt, baking soda & powder, and spices.
3. In a food processor (I just used a hand mixer), combine the egg and egg whites until frothy, about 30 seconds. With the machine running, gradually drizzle in the oil, and add 3/4 c applesauce and the carrots, and process until smooth. Add the flour mixture, and currants (or raisins).
4. Bake until a toothpick comes out clean, 35-40 mins. Remove from pan and cool completely. Serve with remaining applesauce on side.

1/8th cake served with 1/4 c applesauce is 4 points.

Source: Weight Watchers cookbook

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