If you're searching for a dessert that will impress guests and satisfy cravings, look no further than Truluck's carrot cake recipe.This indulgent treat is known for its moist, tender texture and bursts of flavorful spices, making it a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.In a mixing bowl, combine the 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda, 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
In a separate bowl, beat together the 2 cups sugar (mix of granulated and brown sugar), 1 ½ cups melted cooking oil, 4 eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.Gradually add the dry ingredients from the mixing bowl into the separate bowl of wet ingredients, stirring to form a smooth cake batter.
Stir in the 2 cups grated carrot, ½ cup chopped pecans, crushed pineapple and flaked coconut into the cake batter, mixing until evenly combined.Divide the batter between the 2 (9-inch) round cake pans.
Bake the cakes in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.It's important to keep an eye on the cake during baking to avoid overcooking.
Once baked, remove the carrot cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.Then, transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely before frosting.Now you have successfully made a delicious Truluck's Carrot Cake! Enjoy!