Introducing a new twist on grandma’s carrot cake featuring coconut yogurt frosting! How neat is that? Enjoy a delicious and moist combination of carrots, raisins, coconut, yogurt, and a tasty blend of spices – all guilt free! I never attempted to make frosting using yogurt, but after whipping up this creamy coconut dream, I will definitely never go back to sugar-based icings. This is a lot healthier than butter/sugar and it tastes almost exactly like I’m eating cream cheese frosting!
I have to admit I was a little worried about making this cake, but in the end it turned out beautifully. To decorate I used toasted coconut, which really gave it a kick! The next time I make this cake I will try adding some toasted walnut to the batter to give it a little more crunchiness. I also think if I added some pineapple it would turn from rustic to tropical!
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Rustic Carrot Cake Loaf with Coconut Yogurt Icing
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3/4 cup grated carrot
- 1⁄2cup raisins
- 1⁄4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 packages of Greek yogurt (10 oz each)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Toasted coconut for garnish
- Preheat oven to 180C and grease and flour a loaf pan. Mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon until everything is well combined.
- Pour into pan and bake for about 20 mins or until toothpick comes out clean.
- Pour Greek yogurt into a large bowl. Using an electric mixer mix 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract. Beat on high for 1 minute then add 1/2 cup shredded coconut and continue to beat for another minute. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help thicken the icing.
- Make sure your cake is cooled down completely! Slice the cake in half and slather on a generous amount of frosting. Leave enough for the top of your cake and garnish with toasted coconut.