This double decker healthy carrot cake is just 69 calories per slice (with frosting) and it's low carb and low sugar too!Special Tip: I supplied you with a 25 calorie cream cheese frosting recipe. It's a long time reader favorite and I know it will be a BIG hit in your house. You will need one full batch for this recipe.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees, lightly spray two 5-inch cake pans with olive oil.
Whisk the egg and zero calorie brown sugar until fluffy.
Fold in the yogurt and applesauce.
In a separate bowl combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and ginger.
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, raisins and walnuts (if using).
Transfer the batter to two 5-inch cake pans, and bake for 15-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cakes cool in the pan completely, then place a plate over one, and gently flip to dislodge the cake.
Cover the top with 1/2 cup of frosting.
Remove the second cake by placing a new plate over the top, and gently flip.
Add the second cake to the frosting topped cake, and add remaining frosting to the top.
Slice into 12 slices (don't worry, this is a double decker cake- it's big!) by cutting in half, then in half again so you have 4 equal triangles. Cut 3 slices out of each of those 4 slices.
VERY IMPORTANT: Do not frost the cakes until they are completely cooled. Or the frosting will melt and become a big mess.