Easter Carrot Coconut Cake

Easter Carrot Coconut Cake - A Delicious and Festive Dessert
Looking for a delicious and festive dessert to serve at your Easter celebration? Look no further than this Easter Carrot Coconut Cake! This cake is the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with a moist and fluffy texture that will leave your taste buds begging for more.
Ingredients:

For the cake:

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

For the frosting:

- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar and oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Fold in the grated carrots, shredded coconut, and chopped walnuts.
6. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
8. Allow the cakes to cool completely before frosting.
9. To make the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
10. Spread a layer of frosting on top of one of the cake layers. Place the second cake layer on top, and spread frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
11. Sprinkle shredded coconut over the top of the cake.
12. Serve and enjoy!
Appearance and Taste:
This Easter Carrot Coconut Cake is a beautiful and festive dessert that will impress your guests. The cake is moist and fluffy, with a delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors. The frosting is creamy and rich, with a hint of vanilla. The shredded coconut on top adds a nice crunch and texture to the cake.
Type: Dessert
Main Ingredients: Carrots, Coconut, Cream Cheese