Skinny Carrot Cake

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 8-inch round cake pan with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Whisk together flour, white sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a large bowl.

3 . Stage

Combine egg whites and vanilla extract in a small bowl. Beat using an electric mixer until fluffy.

4 . Stage

Place carrots into a food processor and process until finely grated but not pureed into a pulp, 2 to 5 seconds.

5 . Stage

Pour carrots and applesauce into flour mixture; mix well. Fold in egg white mixture and mix until thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into the prepared cake pan.

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan, 27 to 30 minutes. Remove from oven and let cake cool completely on a wire rack.