Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 eggs
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 to 4 medium carrots)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 can (8 ounces) well drained crushed pineapple
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, divided
Directions
In a mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients; stir to blend. Add eggs, oil, shredded carrots, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Stir in pineapple, coconut, and 1/2 cup of the walnuts. Pour into a greased and floured 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden pick or cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake in pan on a rack to cool. Frost the cooled cake with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with remaining chopped nuts, pressing into the frosting very lightly. |