I'm also looking for a 'healthy' cake/cupcake recipe for a marathon-runner friend's birthday.

[lana-in-fl]

We're going to decorate it up madly, but I'd like it to be something she didn't feel bad about putting in her mouth, so I'm thinking carrot cake or zucchini or something, but I've never made these and would appreciate suggestions.

 

[meryl]

Check this out - Golden harvest cake - You can make it in a 9 inch round and top with an orange,

lemon, or vanilla glaze OR a lowfat cream cheese icing. (Or can double the recipe and make a two-layer cake).

http://www.eatmedelicious.com/2009/09/garden-harvest-cake.html

 

[meryl]

Another one to check out:

http://www.recipezaar.com/Harvest-Cake-With-Cider-Cinnamon-Cream-Cheese-Frosting-344922

 

[meryl]

(although this one has a lot more sugar).

 

[meryl]

(or rather, "Garden Harvest Cake."

 

[lana-in-fl]

Thanks very much, Meryl!

 

[meryl]

You're welcome!

 

[angak]

probably too late, but this Harvest Bread from GayR is really good and nice as cupcakes

http://eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=1&msgid=28715