COCONUT CARROT CAKE
I found this recipe in a cookbook years ago. It's easy to make, and my family loves its moistness. It's impressive when prepared in three layers. -Shirley Braithewaite, Onaway, Alberta
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 14 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, beat the sugar, oil and eggs until well blended. In another large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set juice aside. Stir in the pineapple, carrots and coconut (batter will be thick). , Transfer to three greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks., For frosting, in a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until fluffy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar and enough of the reserved pineapple juice to achieve desired spreading consistency. Tint 1/4 cup frosting orange; place in a small resealable plastic bag. Cut a small hole in a corner of the bag; set aside., Place one cake layer on a serving plate; spread with a third of the white frosting. Repeat layers twice. With orange frosting, pipe carrots on top; add parsley sprig for carrot top. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 664 calories, Fat 33g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 87g carbohydrate (55g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PINEAPPLE & COCONUT CARROT SALAD
I enjoyed a salad like this at a tropical-inspired restaurant. I tried to get the staff to give me the recipe but had no luck. So I went home and created my own! I will sometimes drain a can of mandarin orange slices and toss those in as well. -Shirley Turpin, Williams, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings (2/3 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix first 6 ingredients. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 254 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 83mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (34g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
ROASTED COCONUT CARROTS
Carrots don't have to be boring or lackluster. Roasting, which captures the carrots' natural sweetness, is emphasized here with the aromatic sweetness of coconut oil. Cilantro, mint, jalapeño and lime ensure there nothing one-dimensional about this dish at all. Chop the herbs just before serving for the freshest flavor.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, roasts, vegetables, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Peel carrots and cut into 2-inch batons. Season well with salt and pepper and drizzle with coconut oil. Spread them on a baking sheet and roast, uncovered, until carrots are lightly browned and tender when pierced, 20 to 25 minutes. (Carrots may be roasted in advance and reheated if desired.)
- Transfer hot carrots to a serving dish. Add jalapeño and mint and toss to distribute. Sprinkle with cilantro and squeeze lime juice over everything. Garnish with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 89, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 291 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams
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