Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pineapple carrot cake with cream cheese frosting is a tropical delight that combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple and grated carrots with a rich, creamy frosting. This moist and fluffy cake is perfect for any occasion, from birthdays to everyday treats. With a burst of flavor in every bite, it’s sure to impress family and friends while evoking memories of joyful gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar (sifted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine eggs, oil, and vanilla. Whisk until smooth and fold in grated carrots and drained pineapple.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting with a mixture of softened cream cheese and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or raisins. To enhance flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg or cardamom along with the cinnamon.