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moist carrot cake

This super moist carrot cake, inspired by a classic recipe, features a delightful blend of fresh grated carrots, crushed pineapple, flaked coconut, and chopped walnuts, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It's the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.
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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
  

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

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, granulated sugar, coconut, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon; stir well with a whisk.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine canola oil, large eggs, and vanilla extract; stir well.
  4. Add grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple to the wet ingredients; mix well.
  5. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. The batter will be stiff and dry at first, but continue folding until it comes together. Fold in 1/4 cup of the chopped walnuts.
  6. Spoon the batter into an 8" x 3" cake pan coated with cooking spray.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 40-50 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the cake is pulling away from the sides of the pan. Cool cake completely on a wire rack.
  8. To prepare the frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Spread frosting over the top of the cooled cake.
  9. Garnish with the remaining chopped walnuts.

Notes

For an extra touch of flavor, you can lightly toast the walnuts before adding them to the batter and as a garnish. Ensure the cake is completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.