Bahama Mama Carrot Cake (The Bahamas)
This recipe Is from week 19 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and The Bahamas are my 19th stop. This carrot cake gets added flavor from pineapple, coconut and a range of spices.
INGREDIENTS
NutritionFor the Cake
- 2cups sugar
- 1 1⁄2cups oil
- 3
- 2cups flour
- 1teaspoon baking soda
- 2tablespoons cinnamon
- 1⁄4teaspoon ground cloves
- 1⁄4teaspoon allspice
- 1⁄4teaspoon nutmeg
- 1⁄4teaspoon cardamom
- 1teaspoon salt
- 2cups grated carrots
- 1
- 2teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1⁄2
- 1⁄2cup shredded coconut
- 1⁄2cup raisins
For the Frosting
- 1
- 1⁄4
- 1
- 1⁄2teaspoon vanilla extract
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DIRECTIONS
- Mix the sugar with the oil and eggs.
- Add the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Fold in the carrots, walnuts, coconut, pineapple, raisins and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into a greased 13x9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.
- Let the cake cool completely, then make the frosting:
- Cream the butter with the cream cheese, then gradually add the sugar and vanilla. Spread the frosting evenly over the top of the cake.
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