Foryoueats: Carrot Cake (Easy and ultra moist!)

Foryoueats: Carrot Cake (Easy and ultra moist!)

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This carrot cake recipe is easy to make and yields an ultra moist, flavorful cake. Made with crushed pineapple, grated carrots, and coconut, this cake is sure to be a hit. Topped with a creamy and...

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Ingredients

  • 440g / 20 oz can crushed pineapple , drained but RESERVE juice (Note 1)
  • 1/4 cup (65 ml) reserved canned pineapple juice (from canned pineapple above)
  • Wet Ingredients:
  • 3/4 cup (185 ml) milk , at room temperature (full or low fat)
  • 1 tsp white vinegar (or lemon juice or other clear vinegar, (Note 2)
  • 3 eggs (55g/2oz each)
  • 1 1/2 cups (265g) brown sugar (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) vegetable oil (or canola)
  • Dry Ingredients:
  • 2 cups (300g) flour , plain / all purpose
  • 2 tsp baking soda (aka bi carb soda, Note 3) (NOT BAKING POWDER)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon powder
  • Stir Ins:
  • 2 cups grated carrot , about 2 carrots, peeled (Note 4)
  • 1/4 cup coconut , shredded or desiccated (plain / unsweetened)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans , roughly chopped
  • Frosting:
  • 180g / 6oz cream cheese , at room temperature (Note 5)
  • 225g / 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 cups (480g) icing sugar / powdered sugar , sifted if clumpy (Note 6)

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