The Ultimate Carrot Cake
By
Lynnda Cloutier
@eatygourmet
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Nuts, carrots, pineapple, coconut. Yep, the ultimate carrot cake.Source: Unknown
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★★★★★ 2 votes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups sifted flour
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. cinnamon
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 4 eggs
- 2 cups peeled and finely grated carrots
- 1 can cruxhed pineapple, drained, 8 oz
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts, optional
- 1 can flaked coconut, 3.5 oz
- coconut for garnish, optional
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened, 8 oz
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 lb. powdered sugar
How to Make The Ultimate Carrot Cake
- 1Preheat oven to 350.
- 2sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Add sugar, oil and eggs; mix well. add carrots, pineapple, nuts and coconut; blend thoroughly. Pour into 3 greased and floured 9 inch cake pans.
- 3Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or til toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Don't overcook. Cool in pans for a few minutes, then remove and let cool on wire rack.
- 4To make frosting, beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla til creamy. Gradually beat in sugar. If too thick, add a small amount of milk. Frost the cake. Sprinkle with coconut if desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.
About The Ultimate Carrot Cake
Course/Dish: Cakes
