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Towering Carrot Cake Recipe

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Cake
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 cups finely shredded carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (optional)
2/3 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
3 cups all purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Oil two 9-inch round cake pans. Combine oil, eggs, carrots, pineapple, vanilla, pecans, and coconut; mix well. Sift dry ingredients together and add to combined moist ingredients. Mix for 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared cake pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted into middle of cake comes out clean. Turn cake layers onto cooling racks and allow to thoroughly cool.

Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate. Frost the top of the first layer with cream cheese frosting. Add second layer and frost the outside of the cake with cream cheese frosting, creating a ¼-inch rim around the perimeter of the top of the cake. This will help contain the caramel sauce. Place caramel sauce on top of the cake and garnish with the candied pecans. Store the cake in refrigerator until ready to serve.
 

Caramel Sauce
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
6 tablespoons butter
6 tablespoons brown sugar
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions:
Directions:
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and cream. Cook and stir until mixture comes to a full boil. Reduce heat. Boil gently for 3 minutes, stirring occasion-ally. Stir in vanilla. Allow to cool.
 

Candied Pecans
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon orange juice
1 cup pecans halved
Directions:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil a baking sheet. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar and orange juice. Add pecans, stirring to coat. Spread on prepared sheet. Bake 12 minutes or until nuts are browned and syrup is bubbly. Pour nuts onto a sheet of well-buttered waxed pa-per, separating nuts into single pieces. Allow to cool.

TIP: The candied pecans are great as a snack, on salads, and in yogurt. They make a delicious gift as well!
 

Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 cups powdered sugar
Directions:
Directions:
Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla on low until fluffy. Add sugar and beat until light and smooth.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
Prep Time: 40 minutes Cook Time: 40 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
from the kitchen of:
Dawn Olson
This amazing dessert is built with layers of moist cake, creamy frosting, indulgent caramel, and crunchy pecans. Wow your friends and family with its delicious taste and beautiful presentation.

 

 

 

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