Carrot-Oatmeal Spice Cake

This is a tasty treat suitable for any holiday buffet or intimate meal. It is also chock full of nutritious ingredients. If pecans aren't your forte, substitute walnuts.

• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick cooking oats
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 2 cups water
• ¼ cup egg substitute
• ⅓ cup shredded carrots
• 1 ½ teaspoons artificial sweetener
• ⅓ cup pecans, coarsely chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 7x11 inch baking dish. Set aside.

Step 2

Combine raisins, carrots, and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oatmeal, sugar substitute, salt, baking soda and cinnamon.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, mix together the margarine, egg substitute, and vanilla. Add to the flour mixture and mix well.

Step 5

Add the raisin mixture and nuts, mix well and pour into baking pan.

Step 6

Bake for 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in middle comes out clean.