OLIVE OIL CARROT CAKE

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This carrot cake uses heart healthy ingredients such as whole wheat flour and olive oil. Recipe is from an Olive store here in St. Louis and was featured in her monthly newsletter stating, "This month's featured recipe is for the best carrot cake, made with extra virgin olive oil and whole grain flour. It's so moist and flavorful frosting is not needed."

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 large eggs (may sub egg substitute)
1 1/2 cups fruity olive oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups sugar (may sub Splenda)
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 cups whole wheat flour (may sub white whole wheat)
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 cups cooked and pureed carrots (may sub baby food)
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, and add the oil while the mixer is running.
  • Add the vanilla, and then sprinkle in the sugars. You will have a thick, foamy, lemon-colored mixture.
  • Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl.
  • Add these dry ingredients to the eggs and oil in your mixing bowl, mixing to make a smooth batter.
  • Add the carrots and nuts, then the coconut and pineapple.
  • Pour the batter into greased and floured pan(s).
  • Bake at 350°F for the amount of time appropriate to the pan size (9x13 45-50 minutes; 3, 8 inch layers 30-35 minutes; or 2, 9 inch layers 35-40 minutes).
  • The cake is done when a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nekesa Phiona
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I've never made carrot cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out perfectly, and it was a huge hit with my family and friends.


Gabriel Donkor
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This carrot cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Christine Gilbert
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I'm not a big fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The olive oil makes it so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


shank Warren
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This is the best carrot cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves carrot cake.


Juan Luis
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I made this carrot cake for my daughter's birthday party, and it was a huge success! All of the kids loved it, and I even had some parents asking for the recipe.


Innocent Zaidi
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This carrot cake is delicious! The olive oil gives it a unique flavor that I really enjoy. The cream cheese frosting is also very good.


Funny Clips 111
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow, and the cake always turns out perfectly. I've even made it for my friends and family, and they all loved it.


Kristy Holevinski
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I've made this carrot cake several times now, and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Kauser
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I highly recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Ameer
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I was skeptical about using olive oil in a carrot cake, but I'm so glad I tried it! The cake was incredibly moist and flavorful, and the olive oil gave it a unique and delicious taste. I'll definitely be making this cake again.


Jisan Jr
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This carrot cake is a game-changer! The olive oil makes it so moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch. I've made this cake for my family and friends several times now, and it's always a hit.


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