Description
Mom’s Legendary Carrot Cake is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of home baking. This moist and flavorful cake, enriched with coconut and pineapple, is a family favorite that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, it balances sweetness with a hint of spice. Perfect for birthdays, holidays, or simply as a comforting treat, this cake evokes nostalgia and joy in every slice. Whether you’re a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced baker, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. Enjoy this classic dessert that brings everyone together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 can crushed pineapple (well-drained)
- 1 package cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- Walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, eggs, and sugar until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in shredded coconut, grated carrots, crushed pineapple (drained), and walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, beat softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once the cake cools completely, frost it generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg