Ingredients

• 1 1/3 cups - sugar
• 2 - eggs
• 2 - egg whites
• 1/2 cup - unsweetened applesauce
• 1/3 cup - oil
• 1 cup - all-purpose flour
• 1 cup - whole wheat flour
• 1.5 tsp - baking soda
• 1 tsp - salt
• 1 tsp - ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp - ground allspice
• 1/4 tsp - ground cloves
• 3 cups - shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup - golden raisins
• For frosting:
• 200 g - reduced-fat cream cheese
• 1 tbsp - butter or stick margarine, softened
• 1/2 tsp - vanilla extract
• 3 cups - confectioners' sugar
• 1/4 cup - chopped walnuts
• 3 tbsp - flaked coconut, toasted

How to Make 14 Karat Cake

• In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients until smooth.
• Combine the flours, baking soda, salt and spices; add to the egg mixture and mix well.
• Stir in carrots and raisins.
• Pour into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
• For frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until smooth.
• Beat in sugar. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut. Refrigerate.