Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 & 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar packed (dark brown is best)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots freshly grated
- 1/2 cup sour cream at room temperature
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple drained well
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts toasted, optional
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut optional
Brown Butter Frosting Recipe
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter browned
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 cup powdered sugar sifted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5-6 tablespoons heavy cream
Green and Orange Gel Food Coloring
Calories: 518Calories | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 2850IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg