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Coconut Carrot Cake

This Coconut Carrot Cake recipe is kicked up a notch by featuring coconut oil, shredded coconut and a secret ingredient for a moist cake every time.
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time1 hr 10 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Coconut Carrot Cake
Servings: 12
Calories: 1140kcal
Author: Brittany

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ c coconut oil melted
  • 4 eggs beaten
  • 2 ½ c sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 c sweetened, shredded coconut
  • 1 ½ c grated carrot
  • 8 oz carrot baby food
  • 3 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tsp salt

Frosting:

  • 16 oz cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 1 ½ c butter (3 sticks)
  • 1 ½ lbs powdered sugar (sifted is best)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, add melted coconut oil (this gives it that yummy coconut taste), eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract; mix well.
  • Add shredded coconut, grated carrot and the carrot baby food.
  • Mix into the batter until well mixed.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with non stick cooking spray and divide the batter evenly into each prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 minutes, or until a inserted toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes and transfer to cooling rack.

Frosting:

  • Cream the cream cheese and butter.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract and almond extract. Mix until smooth and there are no lumps.
  • On a flat platter or cake stand, place one round cake layer, top side down, and spread with frosting.
  • Place second round cake layer, top side up, and frost the top and sides (Tip: place strips of waxed paper around the plate and under the cake to keep the platter clean).
  • Garnish with sweetened, shredded coconut.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1140kcal | Carbohydrates: 131g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 67g | Saturated Fat: 48g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 157mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 103g | Vitamin A: 4635IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 81mg | Iron: 2.1mg