Best 11 Carrot Cake With Coconut Recipes

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THE BEST CARROT COCONUT CAKE



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This is the best carrot loaf cake ever! Super moist and tender carrot coconut cake with lemon frosting.

Provided by Adina

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

280 g carrots (finely grated, 10 oz (Notes 1,2))
280 g all-purpose flour (10 oz/ 2 1/3 cups)
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon fine sea salt
200 g granulated sugar (7 oz/ 1 cup )
4 eggs
2 lemons (one for the cake and one for the frosting)
200 ml neutral-tasting oil (like canola) (6.7 fl.oz/ 1 cup without 2 tablespoons )
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
100 g desiccated coconut (unsweetened, 3.5 oz/ 1 cup )
150 -175 g icing sugar (5.5-6 oz/ 1 ½ - 1 ¾ cups )

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius/ 360 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter and flour a loaf tin of 26 cm x 9 cm/ 10x 3.5 inches measured at the base of the form.
  • Peel and weigh the carrots, you should have 280 g/9.9 oz prepared carrots. Grate the carrots on the finer grater. Set aside.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the sugar. Set aside.
  • Wet ingredients: Beat the eggs shortly in a medium bowl. Add the zest and the juice of only 1 of the lemons. Add the oil and the vanilla extract.
  • Dry ingredients: Carefully fold in the flour mixture. Add carrots and coconut to the mix and pour everything into the prepared tin.
  • Bake for about 55 - 60 minutes until a skewer inserted comes out clean.
  • Mix the juice and zest of the second lemon with enough icing sugar to form a paste.
  • The amount of sugar needed depends on how large and juicy your lemon is. The paste should be runny enough to be easily spread on the cake and to be able to sicker into the holes you poked into the cake.
  • Frost cake: Prick the top of the cake with a toothpick all over and pour over the frosting. Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 396 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 57 mg, Sodium 196 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 31 g, UnsaturatedFat 14 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.

CARROT-COCONUT BIRTHDAY CAKE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield one 9-inch cake (10 to 12 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Canola oil cooking spray
1 cup coconut flour, plus extra for dusting cake pans
1 cup room temperature coconut oil
1 cup coconut sugar
1/3 cup honey
3 large eggs
2 cups gluten-free oat flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
One 13.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk (about 1 3/4 cups), shaken
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots (3 to 4 large carrots)
1 cup unsweetened natural applesauce
24 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup unsweetened coconut cream (skimmed from an unshaken can of coconut milk)
1/3 cup toasted coconut flakes, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the carrot-coconut birthday cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray three 9-inch round cake pans with cooking spray and lightly coat them with coconut flour.
  • In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix together the coconut oil, coconut sugar, honey and eggs until creamy. (Don't worry if the mixture looks broken; the batter will become smooth as you add more ingredients.)
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut flour, oat flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, ground ginger and baking powder. Add half of the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until evenly incorporated. On low speed, mix in the coconut milk until combined and then gradually add the remaining half of the dry ingredients. Turn the machine off and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure all the ingredients are incorporated. Fold in the carrots and applesauce. Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans.
  • Bake until the cakes begin to pull away from the sides of the pans and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 25 minutes. Let cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
  • Run a paring knife around the edge of the pans and then invert the cakes onto 2 racks. Let cool completely. (Do not move the cakes around too much; they are delicate.)
  • For the coconut cream cheese frosting: In a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whip the cream cheese, honey, powdered sugar and coconut cream on high speed until fluffy and evenly incorporated.
  • To assemble the cake: Place one cake layer on a 10-inch (or larger) cake stand. Scoop a quarter of the frosting on top and spread it to the edges. Stack another cake layer on top and spread with another quarter of the frosting. Stack the third cake layer and spread a third quarter of the frosting around the entire cake to serve as a crumb coat.
  • Refrigerate the cake for at least 30 minutes before frosting the entire cake with the remaining frosting. Sprinkle the coconut flakes over the top.

CLASSIC CARROT-COCONUT CAKE



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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.

COCONUT-CARROT CAKE



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Love coconut? Get an extra hit in an easy carrot cake from a mix.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h18m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ carrot cake mix
Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on cake mix box
1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour 12-cup fluted tube cake pan, or spray with baking spray with flour. In ungreased shallow pan, spread coconut. Bake uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Reserve 2 tablespoons toasted coconut for garnish.
  • Make cake batter as directed on box. Fold remaining toasted coconut into batter. Pour into pan.
  • Bake as directed on box for fluted tube pan. Cool 15 minutes; remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on Medium (50%) 15 seconds. Drizzle frosting over top of cake. Sprinkle with reserved toasted coconut. Cut cake with serrated knife. Store loosely covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 1/2 g

COCONUT CARROT CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield One 8-inch layer cake

Number Of Ingredients 24

Butter or cooking spray, for greasing the pans
1 3/4 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 cup grapeseed oil
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
A pinch of salt
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Spiced Mascarpone Frosting, recipe follows
1/2 cup toasted coconut, for garnish
4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
4 ounces mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
3 1/2 to 4 cups icing sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
A pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 8-inch-round cake pans and line each bottom with a round of parchment paper. Beat the sugar and eggs together until smooth and pale. Slowly beat in the oil, scraping the sides of the bowl so it is evenly blended. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, nutmeg, cloves and salt and add to the eggs. Continue to beat until it is just combined. Stir in the carrots and coconut and pour the batter into the prepared pans. Bake until the cake is firm to the touch and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool and remove the cakes to a cooling rack. Cool completely before frosting.
  • To frost: Place a cake layer on a cake platter and cover with a layer of the Spiced Mascarpone Frosting. Place the second layer on top of it and frost the rest of the cake. Scatter the toasted coconut on top.
  • Beat the cream cheese, mascarpone and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the icing sugar, lemon juice, cardamom, cloves and salt and beat until light and fluffy. If the icing seems a little runny, add a little more icing sugar until it reaches the desired consistency. Use immediately for frosting the cake. Freeze any unused frosting for another use.

CARROT CAKE WITH COCONUT



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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

MOIST CARROT CAKE RECIPE



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This coconut carrot cake is a delicious and easy carrot cake from scratch that your friends and family will love!

Provided by Dan from Platter Talk

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 cup Shredded coconut (Unsweetened)
2.5 cups Flour (Cake flour is best!)
2 tsp Baking powder
1 tsp Kosher salt
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tbsp Ground cinnamon
1 tbsp Ground ginger
1 lb Carrots (Peeled, coarsely grated)
1 cup Buttermilk (Room temperature)
4 Eggs (Room temperature)
1 cup Granulated sugar
3/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar
2 tsp Vanilla extract
3/4 cup Vegetable oil
16 oz Cream cheese (Room temperature)
1 cup Butter (Room temperature)
1 tbsp Vanilla extract
1 pinch Kosher salt
3 cups Powdered sugar
1 cup Shredded coconut (Half toasted, half raw.)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Using a rimmed baking sheet, evenly distribute the shredded coconut in a single layer and toast on center rack of the oven for 5 minutes or until golden-brown.
  • Using two 9-inch cake pans, grease and flour them, using a parchment paper cut-out for the bottom of the pans. (See recipe notes).
  • Combine the toasted coconut, salt, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium-size mixing bowl and stir well. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the shredded carrots and buttermilk and mix well.
  • 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. In a large mixing bowl, use a hand-held mixer and beat the eggs with the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, on high for 4 minutes until the mixture is pale and thick. Reduce mixer speed and alternately add the dry ingredients and carrot mixture, a little at a time and beat until smooth. Evenly divide and distribute the batter into the prepared cake pans and smooth the top.
  • Place cake pans on the center rack inside of the oven and then bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Be sure to rotate the cake pans, halfway through. Remove the cake pans from the oven and place on a wire rack and allow to cool for 15 minutes. Use a paring knife so separate sides of cake from the pan and then invert the cakes onto the wire cooling rack and peel off the parchment paper. Allow the cake layers to cool completely.
  • While the cake layers are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Place cream cheese and butter in a medium-size mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer on high speed until mixture is smooth, about a minute. Stir in the vanilla extract and then gradually add the powdered sugar. Use an electric mixer and beat until cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy. This should take about two minutes.
  • Spread a spoonful of the frosting on a serving platter and then place the bottom layer of the cake, dome-side (top) down. Spread about a cup of frosting evenly over the top. Place the second layer of cake on top of first, again, dome-side down. Spread about two cups of frosting over the top and sides and then chill the cake for 30 minutes to allow the frosting to set.
  • Finally, spread the rest of the frosting over the sides and top of the cake and swirl it to make it pretty. Sprinkle the top of the cake with additional coconut shreds and press some of them into the sides of the cake. Garnish center of cake with a small amount of shredded carrots if desired. Allow cake to chill for a least 30 minutes, or overnight to allow the frosting to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 843 kcal, Carbohydrate 94 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 49 g, SaturatedFat 33 g, Cholesterol 139 mg, Sodium 671 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 70 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SAM'S FAMOUS CARROT CAKE



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My Grandfather (Sam) was famous for this cake. Everyone who knew him, knows of his famous carrot cake. He would always have some available for anyone who wanted it. We'll miss him, but his carrot cake legacy will always live on! Enjoy!

Provided by Brian D'Amico

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sheet Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 eggs
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
1 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x12 inch pan.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
  • In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple and raisins.
  • Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.
  • Pour into prepared 8x12 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
  • Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374.3 calories, Carbohydrate 48.7 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 259.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

EMERIL'S CLASSIC CARROT CAKE WITH FRESH COCONUT WALNUT FROSTING



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Make and share this Emeril's Classic Carrot Cake With Fresh Coconut Walnut Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Scandigirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup butter, room temperature, plus
2 teaspoons butter, room temperature
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
4 eggs
3 cups shredded carrots
1 cup ground toasted walnuts
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
8 ounces chopped toasted walnuts
2 cups coconut flakes
4 cups powdered sugar
1 cup simple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease 3 round (9 inch) cake pans with 2 teaspoons.
  • of the butter.
  • In the bowl of an elctric mixer, fitted with a paddle, combine the 1/2 cup of the butter, oil, sugar and brown sugar.
  • Cream the mixture until smooth.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a small mixing bowl.
  • Add the eggs to the butter/sugar mixture, 1/2 cup at a time.
  • Add the carrots, ground walnuts and vanilla.
  • Mix well.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans and spread evenly.
  • Place in the oven and bake for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the center springs back when touched.
  • Remove from the oven and cool.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and remaining 1/2 cup butter.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the walnut pieces and coconut.
  • Mix well.
  • Add the powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time and mix until the frosting is spreadable.
  • To assemble, slice each cake in half.
  • Place on half in the center of a serving plate.
  • Brush the top of the cake with the syrup.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of the frosting over the first layer.
  • Repeat the above process until all of the layers are used.
  • Ice the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
  • Refrigerate the cake for 30 mninutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 869.8, Fat 49.7, SaturatedFat 17.1, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 374.2, Carbohydrate 103.1, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 81, Protein 9.4

CARROT NUT CAKE



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Mark and I planned to be wed on a mountain on a friend's ranch, but a snowstorm sent us to our alternate plan- a local country museum. Our friend Sandy Howe made a sheet cake using this recipe. Chock-full of nuts, pineapple and coconut, it's our favorite.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped pecans, divided
Cream Cheese Frosting

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat sugar, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; add to the sugar mixture alternately with eggs. Mix well. Stir in carrots, coconut, pineapple and 1/2 cup pecans. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost with Cream Cheese Frosting. Garnish with remaining nuts. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts :

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