PUMPKIN CARROT CAKE

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Make and share this Pumpkin Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts, divided
11 ounces cream cheese, softened (8 oz. and 3 oz. pkg)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

Steps:

  • Cream Cheese Frosting: Add cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add in vanilla, orange juice, and orange peel; beat to combine; set aside.
  • Cake: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir to combine.
  • In a measuring cup, add the milk and lemon juice; stir to combine (will look curdled).
  • In a big mixing bowl, add the eggs, pumpkin, sugars, and vegetable oil; beat to combine.
  • Add in the pineapple, carrots, and milk mixture; mix well.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter; beat until combined.
  • Add in coconut and 1 cup nuts; stir to combine.
  • Pour batter into two 9-inch greased round baking pans.
  • Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
  • Turn cakes out onto wire rack and let cool completely.
  • Frost cake between layers, on the sides, and on top of the cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
  • Garnish with remaining nuts.
  • Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 728, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 97.1, Sodium 628.6, Carbohydrate 99.2, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 75.7, Protein 9.4

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