Carrot Cake with Dulce De Leche Cream Cheese Frosting

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:30 minutes Total Time:40 minutes Servings: 12

ingredients

For the carrot cake:



• 2 cups carrots, grated


• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained


• 1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut


• 3/4 cup vegetable oil


• 3 eggs


• 3/4 cup sugar


• 3/4 cup brown sugar


• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour


• 2 teaspoons baking powder


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon


• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger


• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg


• pinch ground cloves



For the frosting:



• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened


• 1/2 cup dulce de leche (or caramel sauce)


• 1 cup powdered sugar

directions

Mix the carrots, pineapple, coconut, oil, eggs, and sugars before mixing in the mixture of the flour, baking powder, salt and spices.

Option: Add 1/2 cup raisins!
Option: Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts! (walnuts, pecans, etc.)!

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