My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping Recipe

This incredibly moist carrot cake recipe, passed down from a legendary family cook, is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser! Forget traditional cream cheese frosting – this recipe features a unique and irresistible 'magic topping' that will leave you speechless. Perfect for potlucks, birthdays, or any special occasion, this cake boasts a delightful blend of carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and coconut, all baked to perfection. Try it once, and it'll become YOUR favorite carrot cake recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 90 mins

Calories 694.7 kcal

Protein 12g

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Ingredients for My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping

3 large eggs
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
Oil
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
Baking Soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
Crushed Pineapple
2 cups grated carrots
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup packed brown sugar
Shortening
¼ cup milk

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How to Make My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, beat together 3 large eggs, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, and ¾ cup vegetable oil until light and fluffy.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Stir in 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained), 2 cups grated carrots, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
**Magic Topping:** While the cake is baking, prepare the topping. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¼ cup butter, ¼ cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture comes to a simmer.
Remove the cake from the oven and immediately pour the warm magic topping evenly over the top.
Return the cake to the oven and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10-12 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and lightly browned.
Let the cake cool completely before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

206g

Fat

64g

Carbs

24g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation Desserts Vegetables Cakes Cake Fillings And Frostings Carrots 4 Hours Or Less

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping?

My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping takes about 110 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 90 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping?

My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping has approximately 694.7 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 24 g carbohydrates and 68 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping?

The key ingredients for My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping are Eggs, Sugar, Oil, Flour, Salt, Baking Soda. See the full list with measurements above.