Tropical Carrot Cake Recipe

Serves: 24 Save

Ingredients (22)

  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour (sifted then measured)
  • 1 cup coconut (sweetened flaked)
  • 1 cup macadamia nuts (dry roasted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 3 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups of sugar
  • 1 cup of vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups carrots (peeled and finely grated)
  • 2 cans/16 ounces crushed pineapple (in its own juice, well drained)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 stick unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut cream (canned, sweetened)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 14 whole macadamia nuts (dry roasted and crushed)
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes (toasted)

Directions

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