Gail’s Carrot Cake

1 C. Sugar
4 Eggs
1 ½ C. Applesauce
1 ¼ C. Crushed Pineapple
1 ½ C. Coconut
2 C. shredded Carrots
2 C. Flour
2 tsp. Cinnamon
2 tsp. Baking Powder
1 ½ tsp. Baking Soda
½ C. chopped Nuts

Combine first 6 ingredients. Sift in next 4 ingredients and add nuts. Divide batter into 2 round cake pans. Bake at 350’ for 35-40 minutes or in 9x13 at 300’ for one hour. Cool completely before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

½ C. Butter
1 pkg. Cream Cheese
1 lb. Powdered Sugar
1 tsp. Vanilla

Whip all ingredients until smooth. Refrigerate remaining


The first time I even had this was the week Gail (my mom in law), had passed away. Eldon and I followed her recipe and holy cow, it was by far THE. BEST carrot cake I have EVER had. Almost as good as her Black Raspberry Pie. Almost.