Description
A moist and flavorful carrot cake layered with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups freshly grated carrots
- 1 can crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, and beaten eggs until well combined.
- Blend in all the dry ingredients—flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and ground cinnamon—until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×13 pan or muffin tins.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before applying the frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until fluffy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients and allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg