When I was a kid, I went to this BBQ at my church every October. I looked forward to it more than Christmas morning, because it always had the coolest stuff:  professional movie makeup artists that could make you look like a zombie, the best arts and crafts, and the best food EVER. They always had this same carrot cake, and I have never found one that was as good… until I substituted the cooking oil for coconut oil! We are serving it at our EXPO WEST booth, so if you are in Anaheim come on by booth 5295!

• 1 cup Kelapo coconut oil
• 1 small can crushed pineapple
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Mix well. Bake at 350 degrees for 40-50 min in a 9 x 15 in. pan (or 30-35 min for cupcakes). Frost with cream cheese frosting: 8 oz cream cheese,  1 box powdered sugar (sifted), 2 tsp  vanilla, and 1/4 cup of melted Kelapo coconut oil.

If you love this easy recipe, you will love these too!

-AR