My Favorite Carrot Cake With Magic Topping

Submitted by Bunlady

"I got this recipe from my Aunt, who was a terrific cook. She raised 11 kids and did catering at her church and for weddings. she has passed on many favorite recipes to my family but this is one that no matter where I take it everybody loves it. The cake is very moist and the topping is totally different from the traditional creme cheese frosting most people use. Feel free to use creme cheese frosting (I do sometimes)but give the magic topping a whirl I don't think you will be disappointed."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 30mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 12

ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄4 cups oil
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup crushed pineapple (Drained)
• 2 cups grated carrots (Raw)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

• Magic Topping

• 3⁄4 cup coconut
• 3⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄3 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons milk

directions

1. Beat together eggs, sugar, and salad oil.
2. Add flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon.
3. To the batter add coconut, walnuts, pineapple, carrots and vanilla. Mix well and pour into a greased 9 x 13 pan and Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until knife inserted in middle comes out clean.
4. Magic Topping.
5. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook stirring constantly until sugar melts. Spread on top of warm Carrot cake and Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 minutes.

Reviews

[Kim D.]

What a deliciously moist carrot cake! And I loved the magic topping. I followed the directions, except that I baked my cake in a Bundt pan. If baking in a Bundt pan, remember to allow the cake to cook for about 10 minutes, before turning out onto a serving plate. Thank you Bunlady for a wonderful cake!