Carrot Cake Recipe TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 50 min. MAKES: 12 servings Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 eggs 1-1/2 cups canola oil 2 cups finely grated carrots 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup well-drained crushed pineapple 1 cup flaked coconut 1 cup chopped nuts CREAM CHEESE FROSTING: 2 packages (3 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons butter, softened 3 cups confectioners sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Additional chopped nuts Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 785 calories, 46 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 76 mg cholesterol, 326 mg sodium, 91 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Directions In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Add the eggs, oil, carrots and vanilla; beat until combined. Stir in pineapple, coconut and nuts. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter in a small bowl until fluffy. Add the confectioners sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Frost cake. Sprinkle with additional nuts. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 12-16 servings.
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 06:38:18 +0000
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