Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Baking the Cake
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a half sheet pan with nonstick spray and parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, mix both sugars, melted butter, melted coconut oil, eggs, and vanilla together on medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
- Add cinnamon, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt, and continue mixing for 30 seconds, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary.
- Mix in both flours until just combined.
- Fold in carrots, pineapple, coconut, and pecans.
- Pour batter into prepared half sheet pan and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow to cool.
Making the Frosting
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and butter together on medium speed until combined.
- With mixer on low, slowly add the powdered sugar one cup at a time, scraping sides of the bowl as necessary. Once incorporated, turn the speed up to medium and mix for 1-2 minutes until smooth and creamy.
Assembling the Jars
- Using a round biscuit or cookie cutter slightly smaller than your jar diameter, cut out cake rounds.
- Layer a jar with one cake round, a layer of frosting, another cake round, and additional frosting. Repeat one more time or until the jar is almost to the top, lightly pressing down cake after each addition.
- Top each jar with toasted pecans (or walnuts).
- Screw on lid and consume within 2 days, or place in refrigerator for up to 5 days. Jars can also be popped into the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Notes
Feel free to swap out nuts for chocolate chips or add spices like nutmeg for an extra kick. You can also use Greek yogurt for a tangy twist on the frosting.
