Carrot Coffee Cake

Ingredients

• 2 cups carrots, firmly packed grated (about 6 medium)
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup light olive oil
• 1 cup agave nectar
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup unbleached white flour
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Icing

• 8 ounces fat free cream cheese
• 1/3 cup agave nectar

Directions

1. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   2. In a mixing bowl, stir together the carrots, orange juice, vanilla, olive oil, agave nectar, and pineapple until well blended.

3. 3

   3. In another bowl, stir together the flours, baking soda, and spices. Mix in the walnuts.

4. 4

   4. Blend the dry ingredients into the carrot mixture, stirring until just mixed.

5. 5

   5. Pour the batter into a nonstick 9 X 13 pan and bake for about 40 minutes until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. remove from oven and let cool slightly and remove from pan.

6. 6

   whip together cream cheese and agave nectar for the icing. Add 2 tbsp Splenda if more sweetness is desired.