Carrot Cake Recipe
Enjoy the rich flavor of Carrot Cake made with Spice Islands Cinnamon, Ginger and Cloves.
- Total Time: 2 Hours
Ingredients
Cake
- 3 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp Spice Islands Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Spice Islands Ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Spice Islands Ground Cloves
- 3 eggs
- 1 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp Spice Islands Pure Vanilla Extract
- 8 oz canned crushed pineapples, with juice
- 2 cup shredded carrot
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup finely shredded coconut
- 1 cup raisins
Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp Spice Island vanilla extract
- 8 oz powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp milk
Garnish
- Toasted coconut flakes
- Chopped pecans
Directions
Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 9″ high-sided spring-form cake pan with a parchment paper round. Butter and flour the pan and set aside. Alternatively, you can use 2-3, 9″ cake pans. If you prefer a 2 or 3 layer cake, double the icing recipe.
- In a large bowl combine all cake ingredients and mix well, pour into cake pan and bake for 75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. For 2 regular cakes, bake for 45 minutes and for 3 regular cakes bake for 25-30 minutes. Set aside to cool slightly and remove from pans.
Frosting
- Using a hand or stand mixer beat together cream cheese, butter and vanilla. Slowly add and incorporate sugar until light and fluffy. Loosen slightly with milk if you desire and spoon over cake.
Toppings
- Garnish with coconut shreds and pecans.
