About
Let's take it back to the good 'ole days! When life gets too serious, a slice of this Vintage Carrot Cake will do ya good. This sweet and moist cake will take you right back to those carefree, child-like times that you yearn for so much. And a spoonful of the rich, creamy vanilla frosting will transport you right back into your momma's kitchen, standing on a chair at the counter, watching her make this cake. Vintage Carrot Cake is the time traveling bite you need to help all of life's adult worries wither away!
Ingredients
- For the cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups canola oil
- 2 cups carrots, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1 cup sweetened coconut, shredded
- 1 cup nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, chopped
- For the frosting:
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- nuts, such as walnuts or pecans, to taste, chopped, for garnish
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 -Grease a 13x9-inch baking pan.
Step 3 -In a large bowl, combine the flour, the sugar, the cinnamon, the baking soda, and the salt.
Step 4 -Add the eggs, the oil, the grated carrots, and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla extract to the flour mixture and beat with an electric hand mixer until combined.
Step 5 -Stir the crushed pineapple, the shredded coconut, and 1 cup of the nuts into the batter.
Step 6 -Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Step 7 -Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes-1 hour.
Step 8 -Place the pan on a wire rack to cool.
Step 9 -In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese and the butter together.
Step 10 -Add the confectioners' sugar and the remaining vanilla extract to the frosting mixture and beat until it is smooth.
Step 11 -Frost the cake, then sprinkle with the extra nuts.
Step 12 -Slice and serve. Make sure to store the remaining cake in the refrigerator.
