ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL MOIST CARROT CAKE

Absolutely Phenomenal Moist Carrot Cake image

Provided by Nor Mac

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 c sifted flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 c granulated sugar
1 1/2 c canola oil
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c finely grated raw carrots
3/4 c golden raisins
12 oz can of crushed pineapple drained in sieve. push out as much juice as you can.
1 c chopped walnuts optional
1/2 c flaked sweetened coconut
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING.
3/4 c butter
12 oz cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 lb 24 ounce powdered sugar
1/4 c garnish toasted coconut optional
1/4 c chopped walnuts optional for garnish

Steps:

1. Sift flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon together. Add the sugar, oil and eggs, and vanilla. Beat until well blended. Add in well drained pineapple, carrots, coconut, raisins, and nuts. Divide the batter between twp 9" greased and floured round cake pans. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 to 40 min. While cake is baking. Make the frosting.
2. Cream Cheese frosting- Beat softened butter,and cream cheese together until well blended. Add Powdered sugar a little at a time until smooth. Add in vanilla and beat well. Frosting will be thick. Cover bowl of frosting plastic wrap. Press wrap up against frosting so no air gets in. Set aside.
3. Cake is done when pick comes out with a few moist crumbs. Cool cakes. Turn on to racks. Place 1st layer down on platter. Frost top. Add 2nd layer,and frost top. and sides of entire cake. Optional: Garnish with Walnut's if desired. Keep the cake refrigerated.