Tropical Carrot Cake Recipe

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I look forward to August because our family reunion means fun and great food, like this moist classic cake with the special flair it gets from pineapple. My great-aunt gave me this recipe, and I always make it for the reunion. -Victoria Teeter-Casey, Enterprise, Oregon

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Tropical Carrot Cake Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 12-16 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

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

Directions

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs,oil and buttermilk. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in vanilla, carrots, raisins, pineapple, walnuts and coconut; mix well. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until cake tests done. Cool.
  • For frosting, beat all ingredients in a bowl until smooth. Frost cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 piece) equals 552 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 57 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium, 83 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein.

Originally published as Tropical Carrot Cake in Taste of Home August/September 1994, p39

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Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2012 by meadmanor

I just found this recipe and from now on this is the only one I will make. Even a friend who is an excellent carrot cake maker said this was better than hers.


Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2011 by deerpiks

Moist and chock full of goodies, this cake is delicious. It's easy to make too, especially if you are serving it directly from the pan.


Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by jif1965

After making this recipe I never ever made a boxed cake again. Back in 2003 I added a twist to the recipe and added jalepeno's to the mix and a lil tabasco sauce. And jazzed up the frosting with a dash of tequila and some lime and orange zest for a friends bridal shower and it was a hit.


Reviewed on Sep. 29, 2011 by HoneybunchOnt

I have been making this cake faithfully from the day I first saw the recipe way back in the mid-90's. My only change is I do not add raisins. I cannot say how many times I have been asked for the recipe or how many 'awesome' comments I have heard about it. Generally, I use a canned frosting in place of the real thing.


Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2011 by sharonrose2

Took this to my sister's for Easter. Not only was it a big hit that day, but the next time the family came to my house they requested that I make it again. A sure sign of a winner. Moist and flavorful.


Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2011 by chocoloco

The best carrot cake I have ever tried. My husband hates carrot cake, and we got him to try this and liked it! Amazing does not describe this cake!


Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2011 by jamielou5

I have made this cake several times and it always is a hit. It is a very moist cake and keeps well so it can be made a day ahead if necessary.


Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2010 by goldray

Just love this recipe! I use to make it several times a year then lost the recipe. I just found it using this browser. Thank you so much!


Reviewed on May. 04, 2010 by juli0509

This cake is moist and delicious! My friends and family cannot get enough of this cake.


Reviewed on Apr. 03, 2010 by Tobojka

This cake is awesome. I made it the first time for staff at school and I had people calling me at home to rave about it. People ask for me to make it all the time. One recommendation is to use parchment in the cake pan because it is so moist. I have doubled the recipe to make a half sheet size, made it once as a 9x13, and several times as a three layer 8" cake. People cannot get enough of this cake. Thanks for sharing this awesome recipe.

 
 
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