Carrot Cake with Coconut

Gluten Free
Carrot Cake with Coconut
165 min.
16
316kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Coconut, a perfect treat for any occasion! This moist and flavorful cake combines the natural sweetness of carrots with the tropical essence of coconut, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're celebrating a special event or simply craving a slice of something sweet, this cake is sure to impress.

With a preparation time of just 165 minutes, you can easily whip up this scrumptious dessert that serves 16 people, making it ideal for gatherings with family and friends. The use of Betty Delights Super Carrot Cake Mix ensures a hassle-free baking experience, while the addition of crushed pineapple and orange juice adds a burst of freshness and moisture to the cake.

As you bake, your kitchen will be filled with the warm, inviting aroma of spices and citrus, setting the stage for a delightful treat. Once cooled, the cake is generously frosted with Betty Rich & Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting, enhanced with a hint of orange peel for an extra zing. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, with the crunch of nuts and the chewiness of raisins complementing the soft, fluffy cake.

So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a show-stopping dessert that everyone will love. This Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Coconut is not just a dessert; it's a celebration of flavors that will leave your guests asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • box betty delights super carrot cake mix 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • 0.5 cup vegetable oil 
  • oz pineapple rings crushed undrained canned
  • teaspoon orange zest 
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup nuts chopped
  • 0.5 cup coconut or 
  • 0.5 cup raisins chopped
  • teaspoons orange zest 
  • 16 oz cream cheese frosting 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pans). Grease two 8- or 9-inch round cake pans or 13x9-inch pan and lightly flour, or spray with baking spray with flour. In large bowl, beat cake mix, orange juice, oil, pineapple, orange peel, vanilla and eggs on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Stir in nuts, coconut and raisins.
  2. Pour into pans.
  3. Bake 8- or 9-inch rounds 30 to 35 minutes, 13x9-inch pan 37 to 43 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes. Run knife around side of pans to loosen cakes; remove rounds from pans to cooling racks. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  4. Stir orange peel into frosting.
  5. Place 1 cake layer, rounded side down, on serving plate.
  6. Spread with about 1/3 cup frosting.
  7. Place other layer, rounded side up, on top. Frost side and top of cake with remaining frosting or frost top of 13x9-inch cake. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories316kcal
Protein5.66%
Fat32.6%
Carbs61.74%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.4
Glycemic Load
2.55
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
4.4865217727164%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.93mg
Naringenin
0.17mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:315.94kcal
15.8%
Fat:11.51g
17.7%
Saturated Fat:2.9g
18.15%
Carbohydrates:49.05g
16.35%
Net Carbohydrates:46.9g
17.05%
Sugar:32.75g
36.39%
Cholesterol:40.92mg
13.64%
Sodium:195.53mg
8.5%
Alcohol:0.09g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:4.49g
8.99%
Vitamin A:829.59IU
16.59%
Fiber:2.15g
8.6%
Vitamin C:7.05mg
8.55%
Iron:1.34mg
7.42%
Manganese:0.15mg
7.26%
Copper:0.11mg
5.73%
Selenium:3.87µg
5.52%
Phosphorus:50.81mg
5.08%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.44%
Magnesium:17.24mg
4.31%
Potassium:132.23mg
3.78%
Calcium:34.67mg
3.47%
Folate:11.31µg
2.83%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
2.81%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.79%
Vitamin K:2.65µg
2.52%
Zinc:0.37mg
2.49%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.49%
Vitamin B3:0.36mg
1.81%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.63%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.6%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%