Sunshine Coconut Pineapple Cake

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min.
Yield 12-16 servings
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This recipe is an old family favorite. My mother made it for us all the time, and now. I make it for any family. It tastes like a piece of sunshine.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
  • FROSTING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • Sweetened shredded coconut, optional

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Combine the oil, lemon juice and vanilla. Drain pineapple, reserving juice. If necessary, add enough water to juice to measure 3/4 cup. Add oil mixture and pineapple juice mixture to dry ingredients; stir just until moistened. Fold in pineapple.
  2. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
  3. For frosting, in a large , beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over cake; sprinkle with coconut if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 447 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 16mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 49g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

This recipe is an old family favorite. My mother made it for us all the time, and now. I make it for any family. It tastes like a piece of sunshine.
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