WHOLE WHEAT CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE

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This turns out very moist & sticky. My family eats it for breakfast before I can get the cream cheese frosting on it! * I learned a trick from my husband's family. To keep any cake from drying out place a THIN amount of shortening on the bottom and sides of the baking pan, and then "flour" it with SUGAR. I prefer to...

Provided by Shelley Gill

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 c whole wheat flour
2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1 1/2 c carrot, shredded finely
20 oz pineapple, crushed, well-drained
1 c canola oil
4 eggs
1 c walnuts, chopped (optional)
1/2 c coconut, shredded (optional)
3/4 c raisins -or- dates (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Lightly grease and flour* 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Place all ingredients, excluding nuts/options, in large mixing bowl, mix well with mixer on medium speed until well blended; about 2-3 minutes. Fold in nuts/options. Pour in baking pan and bake for 50 to 60 min. or until toothpick/knife inserted into center comes out clean. Cake will be very moist. Cool completely. Frost with cream cheese frosting below - if desired. For Cream Cheese frosting: 2 (8 oz.) pkgs. Cream cheese, softened. ¼ - ¾ cup sugar** (depending on how sweet you like it) 2 TBSP milk 1 TBSP vanilla ** Honey can be used instead of sugar. Mix cream cheese and vanilla well with mixer until smooth. Add sweeteners and milk a little at a time, as you continue mixing, until smooth. (If frosting is too thick for your taste, thin out by adding a little extra milk, a teaspoon at a time.)

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