Carrot Cake Recipe

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the eggs, oil, buttermilk, sugar and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; stir into egg mixture. Stir in the pineapple, carrots, raisins, nuts and coconut.
Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 50-55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
For frosting, in a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost cake. Yield: 12-16 servings.