I bet you never thought of mixing carrots and pineapples in a cake, well you most definitely can and this recipe can prove that is pretty delicious!
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cook: 45 mins
Servings: 24
Ingredients.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1-3/4 cups white sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
Preparation.
Step 1.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
Step 2.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
Step 3.
Pour into a 9×13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don’t panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
Step 4.
To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.
