HUMMINGBIRD CARROT CAKE

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The addition of pineapple makes this "hummingbird". This is the best carrot cake recipe I've found, totally addictive. The cream cheese icing is a must.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups plain flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons bicarbonate of soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 cup light olive oil
3 eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla essence
3 grated carrots
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
1 cup desiccated coconut
3/4 cup canned crushed pineapple
125 g cream cheese
45 g butter
icing sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius.
  • Sift the flour into a large bowl with the sugar, bicarb soda and cinnamon.
  • Make a well in the centre and add the oil, eggs and vanilla, beating well.
  • Fold in carrots, walnuts, coconut and pineapple.
  • Pour into a greased 23cm springform pan.
  • Bake for about 70 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely before adding the icing.
  • ICING: Have the cream cheese at room temperature and mix it with the butter.
  • Beat in enough sifted icing sugar to sweeten to taste and stir in the vanilla and lemon juice (you can add more or less depending on taste and icing consistency).

Jagat Magar
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This cake is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll never know they're eating carrots!


Nadia Ferdous
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I love the unique flavor of this cake. It's a great change from the traditional carrot cake.


Peter ivery
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This cake is the perfect dessert for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


GEMING NAIM
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese frosting, so I used a simple glaze instead. It was still delicious!


Zaman Khan yousafzaii
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This cake is so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. It's a great recipe for anyone who wants to try something new.


Firey
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I added some chopped walnuts to the batter for extra crunch. It was a great addition!


Shah rukh Baloch
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I made this cake gluten-free by using gluten-free flour and it turned out great! It's a delicious and allergy-friendly option.


Georgie may
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This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and tangy. It's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.


Ofoegbu Okechukwu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to carrot cake recipe.


Faheem Bajwa
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This cake is so moist and fluffy. It's the best carrot cake I've ever had.


Ahamed Bin Siam
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I love that this cake is not too sweet. It's the perfect balance of flavors.


Md Saimun
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional carrot cake.


Shanaj Akter
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Cy Frosh
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This cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's moist, flavorful, and sure to please everyone.


Chenita Adams
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Victor Hamutenya
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I love the combination of carrots and pineapple in this cake. It's so unique and delicious.


Sheena McRae
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This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the cake turns out perfect every time.


Huzyma Ousman
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so moist and flavorful, I couldn't get enough of it.


Fulmaya Magar
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious it was. Thanks for sharing the recipe!


Isi Oma
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My family loved this hummingbird carrot cake! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the cake was moist and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again.


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