To all my regular readers I will not be posting much over the next couple of weeks as I have family in town and also I am going away. So this will be one of my last posts for a little while but be sure to check back in as I will be back posting regularly soon. The recipe I am posting below is the best carrot cake recipe I have tried it comes out so moist and totally delicious. I tagged this one to make and am so glad I tried it as it is really something special. I am the first person to review this recipe but the chef has some great recipes so please be sure to check out more of her recipes when you click on the link. To view the original please click here.

Ingredients

4 Large eggs (may sub egg substitute)
1 1/2 Cups fruity olive oil
2 Teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 Cups sugar (may sub Splenda)
1/2 Cup packed light brown sugar
2 Cups whole wheat flour (may sub white whole wheat)
2 Teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 Teaspoons salt
1 Tablespoons cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 1/2 Cups cooked and pureed carrots (may sub baby food)
1 Cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 Cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 (20 ounce) Can crushed pineapple, drained

Method

1. Beat the eggs in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, and add the oil while the mixer is running.

2. Add the vanilla, and then sprinkle in the sugars. You will have a thick, foamy, lemon-colored mixture.

3. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and spices in a medium bowl.

4. Add these dry ingredients to the eggs and oil in your mixing bowl, mixing to make a smooth batter.

5. Add the carrots and nuts, then the coconut and pineapple.

6. Pour the batter into greased and floured pan(s).

7. Bake at 350°F for the amount of time appropriate to the pan size (9×13 45-50 minutes; 3, 8 inch layers 30-35 minutes; or 2, 9 inch layers 35-40 minutes).

8. The cake is done when a tester inserted in the center comes out clean.

9. Cool completely on a wire rack.

10. Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.