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Spring Carrot Cake

Spring Carrot Cake

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Carrot cake can come in many forms, but this cake is ready for the Easter table! Three layers of moist cake are stacked with unmistakable cream cheese frosting for a cake that’s sure to please.

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line the bottoms of three 8-inch or two 9-inch round cake pans with waxed or parchment paper. Grease the pans with butter and dust with flour.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt with a whisk for 30 seconds. Set aside.
  3. In another large bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Using a hand mixer, mix for 2 to 3 minutes on medium speed until well blended and light colored.
  4. With a spoon, stir in the flour mixture until moistened, then add the carrots, pecans, pineapple, and coconut. Pour into the cake pans.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake layers cool in the pans on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn them out of the pans. Let cool completely before frosting. You can use orange frosting and parsley to make carrot decorations if desired. Cut into slices and serve.