Description
A moist and flavorful Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake combining the classic spiced carrot cake with tropical pineapple, topped with tangy cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (220 g) grated carrots
- 1 cup (200 g) crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup (50 g) chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240 g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans by greasing and flouring or lining with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in grated carrots and well-drained crushed pineapple until evenly combined.
- Add dry ingredients to wet mixture in stages, stirring until just combined. Stir in walnuts if using.
- Divide the batter between prepared pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then stir in vanilla extract and pineapple juice if desired.
- Frost one cake layer, top with the second, and frost the top and sides. Garnish with walnuts or pineapple slices if desired.
Notes
- Drain pineapple thoroughly to avoid a gummy texture.
- Chill frosting for 15 minutes before spreading for a smoother finish.
- Can be made nut-free or gluten-free with substitutions.
- Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
