Description
A delightful cake made with sweet carrots and juicy pineapple, topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat until smooth.
- Add the shredded carrots and drained crushed pineapple to the wet mixture. Stir to combine.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts for added crunch and flavor.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and allow them to cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Carefully transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Mix well until smooth and fluffy. If the frosting is too thick, add milk a little at a time to reach the desired consistency.
- Once the cakes have cooled completely, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top, then place the second layer on top of the frosting.
- Finish frosting the top and sides of the cake for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
Make sure ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: cake, dessert, pineapple, carrot, cream cheese frosting