Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup oil
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1&1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup crushed pineapple in juice, undrained
Frosting:
1/2 cup butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pound powdered sugar
Directions:
In a large bowl, mix together the apple sauce, oil, sugar, and eggs. Add in the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon and stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Pour into a lightly greased 10x15-inch baking pan. Bake at 350º for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
To make frosting, beat the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add in the vanilla and powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Spread on top of the cooled cake and serve. May be stored covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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