Strawberry Carrot Cake
2-1/2 cups all purpose flour 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar 1 cup carrots, finely shredded 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup yogurt; low fat, plain 1/3 cup water 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup strawberries, finely chopped
Preheat oven to 350º. Grease and flour 12 cup Bundt cake pan. Beat all ingredients except strawberries in a large bowl on low speed for 45 seconds, scraping bowl, constantly. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes, scraping occasionally. Fold in strawberries; pour into prepared pan. Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Strawberry Cream Cheese Glaze 2 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon mashed strawberries 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Beat cream cheese, mashed strawberries and vanilla in small bowl on low speed until blended. Gradually beat in powdered sugar until blended. Spoon over cake.
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