Heavenly Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Name: Heavenly Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 2 teaspoons Baking Soda; 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Ground; 3 whole Eggs; 3/4 cups Buttermilk; 1-1/2 cup White Sugar; 3/4 cups Canola Oil; 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract; 2 cups Shredded Carrots; 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut; 1 can 8 Oz. Crushed Pineapple W/ Juice; 1/2 cups Butter; 1 bar Cream Cheese, 8 Oz Pkg; 1-1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract; 4 cups Powdered Sugar

Servings: persons

2 cups All-purpose Flour
2 teaspoons Baking Soda
1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt
2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Ground
3 whole Eggs
3/4 cups Buttermilk
1-1/2 cup White Sugar
3/4 cups Canola Oil
2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
2 cups Shredded Carrots
1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
1 can 8 Oz. Crushed Pineapple W/ Juice
1/2 cups Butter
1 bar Cream Cheese, 8 Oz Pkg
1-1/2 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
4 cups Powdered Sugar

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour an 9x13 inch pan.
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(I have tried this cake in just about every pan, I find it cooks best in thinner layers but just adjust cooking time for the size of pan, ie less time for thinner layers. for this size pan start checking cake at the 30 min mark)
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2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside. (honestly I usually just dump them in the kitchen aid mixer after step 2)
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3. In a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Mix well. Add flour mixture and mix well.
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4. In a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, and pineapple
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5. Using a large wooden spoon or a very heavy whisk, add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well. (or as I mentioned above, dump into the Kitchen Aid mixer)
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6. Pour into prepared 9x13 inch pan, and bake at 350 degrees F for about an 1 hour. Check with toothpick.
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Let cool at LEAST 2 hours, I find it tastes best if it cools overnight.
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For frosting:
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Beat butter and cream cheese til its creamed, add vanilla, then slowly add the powdered sugar. Beat for 4-5 minutes until well mixed and smooth.

2063

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

224

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 2 teaspoons Baking Soda, 1/4 teaspoons Kosher Salt, 2 teaspoons Cinnamon, Ground, and more.

Yes, Heavenly Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Heavenly Carrot Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

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