Carrot Cake X

Carrot cake made with whole-wheat flour and mixed with nuts, pineapple and coconut. Top with Cream Cheese Frosting.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 254 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 eggs
• 1 ¾ cups white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 cup flaked coconut
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the wheat germ. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix well, then stir in shredded carrots, chopped nuts, coconut and pineapple.

Step 3

Spread batter into a 9x13 inch pan. Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes, or until the center springs back when lightly tapped.