*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Carrot Cake

Recipe By     : Taste of Home
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :1:30
Categories    : Cakes                            Freezer Meals

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
   2      cups          sugar
   2      teaspoons     ground cinnamon
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   3                    eggs
   2      cups          carrots -- finely grated
   1 1/2  cups          vegetable oil
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract
   1      cup           crushed pineapple -- drained
   1      cup           coconut -- shredded
   1      cup           chopped nuts -- divided
                        --CREAM CHEESE FROSTING --
   2      3 ounce       each) packages cream cheese -- softened
   3      cups          confectioners' sugar
   6      tablespoons   butter or margarine -- softened
   1      teaspoon      vanilla extract

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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 from the Frozen Assets List by frozen-assets@xc.org (Dia) on Aug 7, 1998.



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NOTES : "You'll love the texture this pretty, moist cake gets from
pineapple, coconut, and, of course, carrots! Its traditional cream
cheese frosting adds just the right touch of sweetness," says Debbie
Jones of California, Maryland.