TROPICAL CARROT CAKE WITH COCONUT CREAM FROSTING
Make and share this Tropical Carrot Cake with Coconut Cream Frosting recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bev I Am
Categories Dessert
Time P1DT30m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- For Cake: Preheat oven to 350.
- Butter three 9" diameter cake pans with 1 1/2"-high sides.
- Line bottom with parchment paper.
- Combine 1/3 cup flour and next three ingredients in processor.
- Process until nuts are finely chopped.
- Whisk remaining two cups flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and baking soda in medium bowl to blend.
- Using electric mixer, beat sugar and oil in large bowl to blend.
- Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition.
- Beat in vanilla.
- Beat in flour-spice mixture.
- Stir in coconut-macadamia nut mixture, then carrots and crushed pineapple.
- Divide batter among pans.
- Bake until tester inserted into center of cakes comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- Cool in pans, on rack 1 hour.
- Run knife around edge of pans to loosen cakes.
- Turn cakes out onto racks; cool completely.
- For Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl until smooth.
- Beat in powdered sugar, then cream of coconut and both extracts.
- Chill until firm enough to spread.
- ,about 30 minutes.
- Place one cake layer, flat side up on platter.
- Spread 3/4 cup frosting over top of cake.
- Top with second cake layer, flat side up.
- Spread 3/4 cup of frostin gover.
- Top with third cake layer, rounded side up, pressing slightly to adhere.
- Spread thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake.
- Chill cake and remaining frosting 30 minutes.
- Spread remaining frosting over top and sides of cake.
- Arrange whole nuts and ginger around top edge of cake.
- Chill 1 hour (Cake can be made one day ahead. Cover with cake dome and chill. Let stand at room temperature 1 hour before serving.).
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Saadulla Khan
[email protected]This cake is the perfect combination of flavors and textures. The carrot cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut cream frosting is light and fluffy. It's a great cake for any occasion!
Rich Scope
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again and again.
Jay Wiseman
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly but the cake turned out dry. I'm not sure what went wrong.
Aqash Jutt
[email protected]The cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the frosting was perfect.
Gulab Kochai
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out so delicious! I'll definitely be making it again.
Tarina Stone (Princess T)
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The coconut cream frosting was the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake.
Md Ayeas
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. I highly recommend this recipe!
Kemp Demarrion
[email protected]Wow, what a great recipe! The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I'll definitely be making this again!
Amrita Sapkota
[email protected]This cake is absolutely delicious! The carrot cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut cream frosting is the perfect complement. It's a great cake for any occasion!
Yehya Iskandar
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination. The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!
Fast Gamaing
[email protected]This cake was a breeze to make, and it turned out so moist and delicious! The coconut cream frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites!
Luta Miles
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The coconut cream frosting is the perfect complement to the moist and flavorful cake. I'll definitely be making this again!
Kalab Yirga
[email protected]Wow, what a delicious cake! The combination of flavors and textures is amazing. The carrot cake is moist and flavorful, and the coconut cream frosting is light and fluffy. It's a perfect cake for any occasion!
Sanam Gaming
[email protected]This carrot cake with coconut cream frosting is a delightful tropical twist on a classic dessert! The moist carrot cake is perfectly complemented by the creamy and flavorful coconut frosting. It's a hit with everyone who tries it!