Best 10 Aunt Adas Carrot Coconut Cake Recipes

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Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake is a beloved recipe that has been passed down through generations. This classic cake combines the flavors of carrot, coconut, and spices for a moist and delicious treat. If you're looking for the perfect cake to enjoy for a special occasion or simply as a sweet treat, Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake is sure to be a hit.

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CLASSIC CARROT-COCONUT CAKE



Classic Carrot-Coconut Cake image

Classic carrot-coconut cake is a Southern tradition. Ours has a healthy dose of ginger and cinnamon for a nice spice and cream cheese frosting sprinkled with pretty coconut flakes for a beautiful finishing touch.

Provided by Katherine Sacks

Categories     Cake     Easter     Spring     Carrot     Coconut     Cream Cheese     Ginger     Cinnamon     Buttermilk     Dessert     Texas

Yield Makes 1 (9-inch) double-layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pound carrots, peeled, coarsely grated
1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup vegetable oil
Classic Cream Cheese Frosting
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
Special Equipment
2 (9") round cake pans

Steps:

  • Position rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°F. Spread shredded coconut in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet and toast until golden brown and aromatic, 3-5 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, lightly coat cake pans with nonstick spray. Line bottom of pans with parchment paper; lightly coat parchment with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk toasted coconut, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, and ginger in a medium bowl. Combine carrots and buttermilk in another medium bowl.
  • Using an electric mixer on high speed, beat eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until pale and thick, about 4 minutes. Reduce speed to medium-low and gradually stream in oil. Add dry ingredients in 3 additions, alternating with carrot mixture in 2 additions, beginning and ending with dry ingredients; beat until smooth. Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth top.
  • Bake cakes, rotating pans halfway through, until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Transfer pans to a wire rack and let cakes cool 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of cakes and invert onto wire rack; remove parchment. Let cool completely.
  • Spread 1 Tbsp. frosting in the center of a platter. Place 1 cake, domed side down, on platter. Spread 1 1/4 cups frosting evenly over top. Place remaining cake, domed side down, on top. Spread top and sides with 2 cups frosting. Chill 30 minutes to let frosting set.
  • Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake, swirling top decoratively. Press coconut flakes into frosting on sides of cake. Chill at least 30 minutes or up to overnight to let frosting set.
  • Do Ahead
  • Cake can be made 3 days ahead; wrap tightly in plastic and chill, or freeze up to 2 weeks.

AUNT CONNIE'S COCONUT CAKE



Aunt Connie's Coconut Cake image

Aunt Connie made this cake for special occasions. It is as wonderful as she was, and I remember her every time I make it.

Provided by Diana

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 ½ cups butter, softened
3 cups white sugar
6 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
½ cup solid vegetable shortening
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ (7 ounce) package sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  • Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Beat 1 1/2 cup butter and 3 cups sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color.
  • Beat eggs one at a time into butter mixture, allowing each egg to blend completely before adding the next. Beat in sour cream and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract with the last egg.
  • Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated.
  • Fold in 7 ounces flaked coconut, mixing just enough to evenly combine. Pour the batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Whisk milk and cornstarch in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture becomes very thick, stirring constantly, about 5 minutes; set aside to cool completely.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, and shortening with an electric mixer in a bowl until mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Beat cooled milk paste and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract into sugar mixture to achieve a light and creamy frosting.
  • Spread frosting over completely cooled cake and sprinkle remaining 3 1/2 ounces flaked coconut over the frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694 calories, Carbohydrate 79.9 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 40 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 23.7 g, Sodium 312.6 mg, Sugar 57.8 g

COCONUT CARROT CAKE



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I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago. It's easy to make, and my family loves its moistness. It's impressive when prepared in three layers. -Shirley Braithewaite, Onaway, Alberta

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
4 large eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple
2 cups grated carrots
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Orange paste food coloring
Parsley sprig

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside. Stir in the pineapple, carrots and coconut (batter will be thick). , Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and enough of the reserved pineapple juice to achieve desired spreading consistency. Tint 1/4 cup frosting orange; place in a small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of the bag; set aside., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the white frosting. Repeat layers twice. With orange frosting, pipe carrots on top; add parsley sprig for carrot top. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

GINGER - MACADAMIA - COCONUT - CARROT CAKE!



Ginger - Macadamia - Coconut - Carrot Cake! image

im not much of a fan of carrot cake but this cake was amazing, i made it for a date and he loved every bit of it! this is one that i will be making for many years to come, it has the right anount of sweet and spice to it, if youre not a carrotcake person like myself, this cake will change your mind!

Provided by Inklefritz19

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup canola oil
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup crystallized ginger, chopped
1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 cups carrots, grated
1/4 cup margarine (at room temperature)
1/4 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 cup unsweetened coconut

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 350 and have ready 2 8 inch round springform cake pans lightly greased.
  • in a large bowl, sift together flour, bakinh powder, baking soda, salt, and ground spices.
  • in a separate mixing bowl, mix together pineapple juice, oil, sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  • add dry ingredients to wet ones until smooth.
  • fold in the macadamias, ginger, coconut, and carrots.
  • divide the batter evenly between the 2 round cake pans and bake for 40 - 45 minutes.
  • let cool in pans.
  • frost with coconut frosting and serve!
  • for frosting:.
  • cream the margarine until light and fluffy.
  • add the coconut milk and vanilla and combine.
  • add the sifted confectioners' sugar and mix till smooth.
  • add unsweetened coconut and combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 650.9, Fat 39.6, SaturatedFat 18.6, Sodium 413.7, Carbohydrate 73.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 46, Protein 5.7

CARROT CAKE WITH COCONUT



Carrot Cake with Coconut image

From flowers blooming, birds chirping and your sudden desire to make the most delicious Carrot Cake with Coconut, it's clear that spring has sprung! Serving up a slice of this easy carrot cake recipe with cake mix and sweet cream cheese frosting is almost a rite of passage as the seasons change! This recipe requires no peeling and shredding carrots, thanks to Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix. With the addition of shredded coconut, the cake is supremely moist, and plump raisins and crunchy chopped nuts lend it an out-of-this-world texture. A little orange peel adds zestiness to the cream cheese frosting that truly makes all the difference. Frost yours generously and watch this easy carrot cake recipe disappear, just like the winter snow!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ Carrot Cake Mix
1/2 cup orange juice or water
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
1 teaspoon orange peel
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped raisins
1 to 2 teaspoons orange peel, if desired
1 container (1 lb) Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or 13x9-inch pan and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, orange juice, oil, pineapple, orange peel, vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in nuts, coconut and raisins. Pour into pans.
  • Bake 8- or 9-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, 13x9-inch pan 37 to 43 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove rounds from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Stir orange peel into frosting. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate. Spread with about 1/3 cup frosting. Place other layer, rounded side up, on top. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting or frost top of 13x9-inch cake. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 49 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g

MOTHER BERTA'S CARROT CAKE



Mother Berta's Carrot Cake image

Categories     Cake     Blender     Food Processor     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Coconut     Pineapple     Walnut     Carrot     Parade     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 medium-sized carrots, peeled
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 cup corn oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened variety)
3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
Cream Cheese Frosting:
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Cut 2 carrots into 1-inch dice; place in a saucepan, cover with water and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and puree in a food processor or blender. Set aside.
  • 2. Grate the remaining carrot; reserve.
  • 3. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Line the bottom with waxed paper and grease the paper.
  • 4. Sift the flour, sugar, baking soda and cinnamon into a large bowl. Add the oil, eggs and vanilla; beat well. Fold in the carrot puree, grated carrot, walnuts, coconut and pineapple.
  • 5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • 6. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before unmolding it onto a rack, then let the cake cool completely.
  • 7. Prepare the frosting: Mix the cream cheese and butter together in a bowl. Slowly add the confectioners' sugar. Stir in the vanilla and lemon juice. Frost the cake.

CARROT/COCONUT CAKE



carrot/coconut cake image

a great cake that is easy to make and is just as tasty

Provided by eamon132

Time 1h30m

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • preheat the oven to 160C
  • line a loaf tin with grease proof paper
  • mix everything together except
  • mix in the sifted self raising flour
  • bake for 1h 30mins at 160C

SISTER BETH'S CARROT CAKE



Sister Beth's Carrot Cake image

One of my sisters, Beth, learned how to make carrot cake in home economics class in 1978. A few years ago I asked her to write down what she remembered from the recipe. Only remembering two-thirds of the ingredients, I completed the recipe by trial and error. It was worth all the effort. Simply delicious.

Provided by Food Eater

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup vegetable oil
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (4 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
5 tablespoons butter, softened
1 dash vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Whisk vegetable oil, white sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir oil mixture into flour mixture until a well-mixed batter forms.
  • Fold carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts into batter; pour into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour; cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Whisk confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, butter, and a dash vanilla extract together in a bowl until well blended; spread over cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.5 calories, Carbohydrate 69.6 g, Cholesterol 69.6 mg, Fat 36 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 409.3 mg, Sugar 47.2 g

AUNT IRENE'S TOP SECRET COCONUT CAKE



Aunt Irene's Top Secret Coconut Cake image

This cake is easiest when cooked in a disposable 9x13 pan with a lid. Very simple cake to make. Mix right in the pan for less mess. Very moist and tastes great! My mother-in-law found this recipe and made it for a family get together. Her aunt Irene asked her for the recipe and ever since has claimed it as her recipe and refuses to give it out to anyone. We enjoy the story as much as we do the cake! So, here is aunt Irene's TOP SECRET Coconut Cake recipe! I hope you and your family enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by Lynnaper

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 1 cake

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix (any brand)
1/4 cup oil
2 eggs
1 1/3 cups water
1 cup milk
1 cup sugar
3 teaspoons coconut flavoring
1 (14 ounce) bag shredded coconut
12 ounces Cool Whip

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9x13 cake pan with the oil.
  • Add cake mix, eggs and water to pan. Mix with a fork until there are no clumps.
  • Bake the cake for 30 minutes at 350°F.
  • While the cake is baking, add the milk, sugar and coconut flavoring in a sauce pan. Bring to a boil and then remove from the heat.
  • Once the cake is done, remove from the oven. Using a fork, poke holes all over the entire cake. Don't be stingy with the holes! Pour the mixture all over the cake.
  • Let cake cool.
  • Mix shredded coconut and cool whip together. Use as icing for the cake. Put top on cake pan and refrigerate till ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6849.3, Fat 360.6, SaturatedFat 224.6, Cholesterol 467.4, Sodium 4751.6, Carbohydrate 879.7, Fiber 23.6, Sugar 672.8, Protein 58.8

AUNT BETTY'S CARROT CAKE & FROSTING RECIPE



Aunt Betty's Carrot Cake & Frosting Recipe image

Provided by á-87

Number Of Ingredients 17

Cake
2 c. sugar
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
4 eggs
2 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 c. grated carrots
1 1/4 c. oil
dash salt
1/2 tsp. ginger
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
Frosting
8 oz. cream cheese
16 oz. powdered sugar
1 stick butter
1 tsp. vanilla

Steps:

  • Cake 1. Mix eggs, sugar and oil. 2. Add flour, salt, soda and spices. Add carrots. 3. Bake at 325 for 110 minutes. Frosting 1. Cream butter and cheese until smooth. 2. Add sugar and vanilla.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling around in the middle of the baking process.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Baking is a science, so it's important to follow the recipe exactly. Don't substitute ingredients or change the measurements unless you know what you're doing.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients you use, the better your cake will taste. Try to use fresh fruits and vegetables, and avoid using processed or artificial ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough and dense. Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake is a delicious and easy-to-make cake that's perfect for any occasion. With its moist carrot cake base, sweet coconut frosting, and crunchy walnuts, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special cake to make, give Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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