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Carrot Cake with Pineapple

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Carrot Cake Recipe is made with coconut, pineapple, shredded carrots, and walnuts.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 to 4 medium carrots)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 can (8 ounces) well drained crushed pineapple
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir to blend. Add eggs, oil, shredded carrots, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake in pan on a rack to cool. Frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts, pressing into the frosting very lightly.

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5 out of 5 5 out of 5
great easy recipeJanuary 20, 2009By becar120178
"I have made this cake about 10 times and every single time I get great reviews from those who eat it. It's a moist, not too sweet kind of cake. And it's super easy to make!!"

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