I wanted carrot cake for Easter. I wanted coconut cake for Easter. I could find no rationale for having both cakes in the house at once so I compromised. I made a carrot/coconut cake. It was the perfect solution. It is my virtual Easter present to you.
This cake is moist from the carrots, chewy from the coconut, crunchy from the nuts, and fruity from the raisins. It is a perfect cake. I used the Smitten Kitchen's carrot cake recipe and added a cup or so of shredded coconut to the cake batter. I used the Pioneer Woman's cream cheese frosting because it is the only cream cheese frosting I make since I discovered it. I added toasted coconut to the top for decoration.
I have made a deal with myself not to make it more than twice a year. How often you make it is strictly up to you.
Oh wow, that looks like heaven!
Posted by: Carol Gossett | 03/31/2013 at 11:07 PM
That looks sooooo good!
Posted by: Caroline Berk | 03/31/2013 at 11:53 PM
I want to lick my computer screen! The only improvement I can make on this is if you make it shaped like a Bunny Butt Easter Cake (I found it too late for Easter, but it is pictured on my blog, from the Betty Crocker kitchen.)
Posted by: Pat P | 04/01/2013 at 07:34 AM
I love carrot cake and this looks so delicious!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 04/01/2013 at 08:09 AM
Looks yummy! I agree with the previous comment -- makes me want to lick my screen!! One of these days I may need to bake something again...
Posted by: Rhonda | 04/01/2013 at 08:10 AM
Can't find the words for that carrot cake. Fabulous and scrumptious come to mind. Very very clever of you.
I am in the middle of making a carrot and sesame sandwich loaf. It has a splash of orange juice to make the yeast work. If it turns out well, I'll let you know and send a link. I'm on a hunt for the perfect loaf!
Posted by: Chrissy | 04/01/2013 at 09:00 AM
That spiffy red kitchen aid has worked magic once again. Perfect time of year for this cake. I'll try one and call it spring!
Posted by: Leslie J. Moran | 04/01/2013 at 09:01 AM
I am worried that you may be losing your edge: you could find no rationale for having 2 cakes in the house? This is not the Carol I have come to know and love. Perhaps you need a short vacation.
Posted by: jeanette, mistress of longears | 04/01/2013 at 09:29 AM
Oh, you are KILLING me with this post! I want that cake. I want ALL that cake! I hope you loved every crumb. Have a piece for me.
Posted by: Michele Unger | 04/01/2013 at 11:32 AM
OMG YUM!
Posted by: robin | 04/01/2013 at 10:26 PM