Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake Recipe

This sensational carrot coconut cake recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! Unlike other carrot cakes, Aunt Ada's masterpiece bakes perfectly at any altitude, delivering moist, delicious layers every single time. The secret blend of spices and the delightful coconut enhances the classic carrot cake experience. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this scrumptious treat – a true family heirloom recipe.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 618.4 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • Mixed Spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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How to Make Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the grated carrots, shredded coconut, and pineapple.
  7. Gently fold the carrot mixture into the batter.
  8. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  10. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  11. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. Beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
  12. Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of frosting.
  13. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
  14. Garnish with toasted coconut flakes and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

54g

Carbs

23g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake?

Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake takes about 135 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 105 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake?

Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake has approximately 618.4 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 23 g carbohydrates and 54 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake?

The key ingredients for Aunt Ada's Carrot Coconut Cake are Cake Flour, Baking Powder, Cinnamon, Mixed Spice, Salt, Cooking Oil. See the full list with measurements above.

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