TROPICAL CARROT CAKE

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I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this classic cake with the special flair it gets from pineapple. My great-aunt gave me this recipe, and I always make it for the reunion. -Victoria Casey, Enterprise, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

3 large eggs
3/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup buttermilk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup raisins
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 to 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs, oil and buttermilk. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in vanilla, carrots, raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut; mix well. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool. , For frosting, beat all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Frost cake.

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Jacolbyon Carroll
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Overall, I really enjoyed this tropical carrot cake. It's a unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Dv Antor
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Noor Mursheda
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I loved the tropical flavors of this cake. It was a nice change from the traditional carrot cake.


turbo66valiant
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This cake was a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll add some extra pineapple juice next time.


Vernon Burgess
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I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfectly. It's my new go-to carrot cake recipe.


Nbasa Nepali
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This recipe is very easy to follow, even for a beginner baker. I highly recommend it.


Suhagi Akter
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, so I omitted it from the recipe. The cake was still very good.


Zohaib Haider
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday party and it was a huge success. The kids loved it!


Sompod Sorkar
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's sure to impress your guests.


Bindaas Star
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I loved the moist texture of this cake, and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect complement.


Nour Eid
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is divine.


Josh Rodriguez
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted delicious.


Robert Hanks
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good.


Ria Muluk
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I love the unique flavor combination of this carrot cake. The pineapple, coconut, and pecans add a tropical twist that makes it stand out from the crowd.


Saad jamal
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This is the best carrot cake I've ever had. It's so moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Shahzaib Sha
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I'm not usually a fan of carrot cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The tropical flavors are amazing, and the cake is so moist and flavorful.


Zakir Khoso
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This was so good! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. It was a big hit!


Yolanda Canizales
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This tropical carrot cake is a delightful explosion of flavors and textures. The moist carrot cake is studded with pineapple, coconut, and pecans, and the cream cheese frosting is light and fluffy. I love the way the pineapple and coconut add a tropi


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