BAHAMA MAMA CARROT CAKE (THE BAHAMAS)

Bahama Mama Carrot Cake (The Bahamas) image

Provided by GiddyUpGo

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups oil
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup raisins
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

Mix the sugar with the oil and eggs.
Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
Fold in the carrots, walnuts, coconut, pineapple, raisins and vanilla extract.
Pour the batter into a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
Let the cake cool completely, then make the frosting:.
Cream the butter with the cream cheese, then gradually add the sugar and vanilla. Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 698.1, Fat 43.7, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 77.5, Sodium 438.1, Carbohydrate 73.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 53.3, Protein 6.3