Description
A deliciously moist Amish Carrot Cake topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups (400 g) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons (8 g) baking soda
- 1 teaspoon (5 g) baking powder
- 1 teaspoon (3 g) ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
- 1½ cups (360 ml) vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
- 3 cups (300 g) finely grated carrots
- 1 cup (120 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 cup (165 g) crushed pineapple, well drained
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups (360 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons (15–30 ml) milk, if needed
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat to 175°C (350°F). Grease and line a 9 × 13-inch (23 × 33 cm) baking pan.
- Combine dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in the oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in: Gently fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts.
- Bake: Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 40–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely before frosting.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla. Beat until fluffy. Add milk a little at a time if the frosting is too thick.
- Frost: Spread evenly over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Sprinkle with extra chopped pecans or walnuts if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is well drained to avoid a soggy cake.
- For a richer flavor, let the cream cheese and butter come to room temperature before mixing.
- This cake can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg