Carrot Coconut Cake
Carrot cake is believed to have originated from medieval carrot puddings, which were sweetened with honey and spices.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Carrot Coconut Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
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In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, shredded coconut, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, baking powder, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 20g31%
- Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
- Sugars 25g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
