Description
A moist and delicious Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy. If the frosting is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of cream cheese frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in ½ cup of chopped walnuts or pecans into the batter.
- To make a pineapple glaze, combine 1 cup powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of pineapple juice and drizzle over the frosted cake for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg