Pumpkin Carrot Cake
This recipe serves 12. Watching your figure? This vegetarian recipe has 404 calories, 6g of protein, and 18g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Easter. A mixture of lemon juice, granulated sugar, coconut, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with flour-added cooking spray.
Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl.
Combine milk and lemon juice in liquid measuring cup (mixture will appear curdled).Beat eggs, pumpkin, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, pineapple, carrots and milk mixture in large mixer bowl; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture; beat until combined. Stir in coconut and 1 cup nuts.
Pour into prepared cake pans.
Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
Combine 11 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup softened butter and 3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar in large mixer bowl until fluffy.
Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon grated orange peel; beat until combined.