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carrot cake

A super moist and flavorful carrot cake with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 16
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.75 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup flakes sweetened coconut
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots (peeled)
  • 20 ounce can crushed pineapple in juice (drained)
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz Philadelphia Cream Cheese (1/3 fat)
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, coconut, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; stir well.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, and vanilla.
  4. Add grated carrots and pineapple; fold gently until combined.
  5. Gradually fold wet ingredients into dry ingredients; batter will be stiff but will come together. Fold in walnuts.
  6. Pour batter into an 8-inch x 3-inch cake pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over cooled cake.
  9. Garnish with remaining walnuts if desired.

Notes

This carrot cake is perfect for a celebration or a delightful treat any day.