Carrot Cake with Toasted Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Carrot Cake with Toasted Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoons baking soda; 1 Tbsp butter, softened; 59 milliliters canola oil; 71 grams carrot baby food; 113 grams 1/4 cups finely grated carrot (about; 2 larges eggs, lightly beaten; 94 grams 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about; 118 milliliters golden raisins; 237 milliliters granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 296 milliliters powdered sugar, sifted; 59 milliliters quick-cooking oats; 0 teaspoons salt; 59 milliliters flaked sweetened coconut, toasted; 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

This recipe serves 12. This recipe covers 6% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains roughly 3g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 256 calories. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. A mixture of baking powder, carrot, ground cinnamon, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 32

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To prepare cake, lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife.

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All Purpose Flour

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Knife

Combine flour and next 5 ingredients (through salt) in a food processor; pulse 6 times or until well blended.

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All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Place flour mixture in a large bowl.

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All Purpose Flour

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Bowl

Combine granulated sugar, canola oil, baby food, and eggs; stir with a whisk.

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Granulated Sugar

Canola Oil

Egg

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Whisk

Add to flour mixture; stir just until moist. Stir in grated carrot and raisins. Spoon batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.

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Raisins

Carrot

All Purpose Flour

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Bake at 325 for 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.

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To prepare frosting, combine cheese and butter in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer at high speed until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating at low speed until smooth (do not overbeat).

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Powdered Sugar