If you’re looking to treat your taste buds to a moist and flavorful dessert, this delightful recipe for Tradewinds Carrot Cake is just the thing! Packed with warm spices, sweet carrots, and a decadent cream cheese frosting, this classic cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to cozy evenings at home. So, grab your mixing bowls and get ready to bake up a delicious treat that will have everyone asking for seconds!
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**Tradewinds Carrot Cake**
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups all-purpose flour
– 2 cups granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup vegetable oil
– 4 large eggs
– 2 cups grated carrots
– 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
– 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
– 1/2 cup shredded coconut
– Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
**Instructions:**
1. **Preheat** your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. **In** a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
3. **Add** the vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients, and mix until smooth and well incorporated.
4. **Stir** in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts (if using), and shredded coconut until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
5. **Pour** the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top with a spatula.
6. **Bake** in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes for round cake pans or 45-50 minutes for a rectangular pan, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. **Remove** the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan(s) for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. **Once** the cake has cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top and sides of the cake.
9. **For** an extra touch, you can sprinkle some chopped walnuts or a dusting of cinnamon on top of the frosting.
10. **Slice** and serve this delicious Tradewinds Carrot Cake with a hot cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy the warm flavors and cozy vibes it brings to any gathering or quiet moment at home.
This recipe yields a cake that is not only moist and flavorful but also a wonderful way to enjoy the comforting taste of carrots in a sweet treat. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply looking to indulge in a delightful dessert, this cake is sure to impress and satisfy. Treat yourself and your loved ones to a slice of this delicious Tradewinds Carrot Cake and savor every bite of its homemade goodness.
