Reviewed: Apr. 28, 2012

OH MY GOD. This was amazing. OK, let me share with you all what I did. I followed the ingredients exactly except: #1 I didn't have buttermilk, so I used skim milk, and #2, I added based on other reviews, 1/2 tsp of allspice, ground cloves, and nutmeg, and increased cinnamon to 2 tsps. All I can say is wow. I also made an alternative form of frosting because I didn't have cream cheese or powdered sugar: 1 c milk, 1/4 c flour stirring constantly over medium high heat as it thickens and boils, then add to creamed 1 c butter 1 c granulated sugar and 2 tsp vanilla. This was delicious!

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riley123

Reviewed: Apr. 15, 2012

Probably because of it being a lite recipe it was a bit dry. Family liked it but it was not a wow!

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Lisa D

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Living In: Mason, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 13, 2012

Turned out great!

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JC4VT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Apr. 8, 2012

This is the first carrot cake recipe I've tried and I love it! I eat mostly healthy foods but my weakness is cake. So, needless to say, I'm a very experienced cake taster! I can tell this one is lower fat than what you would get at a bakery or restaurant, however, it has wonderful flavor and is very moist. My family couldn't even tell it was healthier. It satisfies my cake craving and I will definitely make again!

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BRACSHACK

Reviewed: Apr. 7, 2012

I thought this was really bland. Luckily I used the cake for cake balls and was able to remedy the problem with the addition of some nutmeg and ground cloves into the frosting cake crumble mix. I appreciate that this healthier than the original, but it is lacking in flavor.

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may2mac

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Denver, Colorado, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 2, 2012

This is a delicious, moist recipe! To make it even better, I added a little bit each of cloves, nutmeg, ginger, raisins, vanilla, walnuts, and flax. I also swapped the buttermilk for skim milk and the oil for applesauce. This is a great healthy dessert.

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flamingo1012

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 31, 2012

absolutely delicious! So moist and flavorful, better than any full calorie recipe Will be making this again and again.

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vidara

Reviewed: Mar. 22, 2012

Delicious! Wonderful and full of spices and a hit in my house!

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AllisonMarie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Mar. 5, 2012

It looks like I may be in the minority here, but I did not care for this cake at all. I made it per recipe instructions & it just did not have enough flavor. I gave it 3 stars, instead of 2 because it IS a much healthier version of carrot cake. However, I don't think I will attempt it again. Texture is dense, which I like... but it was too dry and bland as some other reviewers have noted.

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CHERYLBH

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Feb. 28, 2012

I found the cake to be pretty bland. Perhaps adding some nutmeg or clove might have made the flavor better. I also thought it was a little dense - not quite as fluffy as it should have been. I did use all-purpose flour instead of cake flour howver and I'm sure this had something to do with it. It wasn't bad, I will just probably find a recipe that has a little more OOMPH in the flavor department next time!

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