FROSTED CARROT CAKE

Frosted Carrot Cake image

We have enjoyed this cake for years. Whenever there's a gathering of family and friends, it seems my cake is always requested.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into egg mixture until blended. Stir in the pineapple, carrots, raisins, nuts and coconut. , Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack., In another large bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 81g carbohydrate (62g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.