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Carrot Cake

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Recipe Cooking TimePreparation30 minutes
Cooking60 minutes
Ready In90 minutes
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Ingredients

2 cups flour, all-purpose
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon ground
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
2 cups carrots finely grated
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup pineapple, canned, crushed drained
1 cup coconut shredded
1 cup nuts divided
Cream cheese frosting
6 ounces cream cheese softened
3 cups powdered sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients.

Add eggs, carrots, oil and vanilla; beat until combined.

Stir in pineapple, coconut and 1/2 cup nuts.

Pour into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes or until cake tests done.

Cool.

Combine frosting ingredients in a small bowl; mix until well blended.

Frost cooled cake.

Sprinkle with remaining nuts.

Store in refrigerator.

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Black Forest Cake No. 4

my husband says this cake reminds him of his grandmother's baking. thanks for giving me the opportunity to bring back such special memories--and i hope the recipe will make many more in the future!