Carrot and Pineapple Cake
Carrot and Pineapple Cake is a delicious moist cake that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with grated carrots diced pineapple and a sweet cream cheese frosting.
Carrot and Pineapple Cake is a delicious moist cake that's perfect for any occasion. It's made with grated carrots diced pineapple and a sweet cream cheese frosting.
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
- 3 extra-large eggs at room temperature
- 2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 pound carrots grated
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 3/4 pound cream cheese at room temperature
- 1/2 pound unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 pound confectioners' sugar sifted
- 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
- Carbohydrate 83.5263893102116 g
- Cholesterol 340.995687875 mg
- Fat 130.355592575739 g
- Fiber 3.69034829642042 g
- Protein 11.4853521591915 g
- Saturated Fat 60.0770527496924 g
- Serving Size 1 1 serving (370g)
- Sodium 799.545783767543 mg
- Sugar 79.8360410137911 g
- Trans Fat 9.51230001995543 g
- Calories 1510 calories
Step-by-step
- For the frosting:
- Mix the cream cheese butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until just combined.
- Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
- For the decoration:
- Dice 1/2 cup of fresh pineapple.
- For the cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper then butter and flour the pans.
- Beat the sugar oil and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light yellow. Add the vanilla.
- In another bowl sift together 2 1/2 cups flour the cinnamon baking soda and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
- Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well.
- Divide the batter equally between the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.
- Place 1 layer flat-side up on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top rounded side up and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with diced pineapple
I'm a housewife and I love to bake. I've been baking for years and I've tried many different carrot and pineapple cake recipes. This one is by far my favorite. It's moist, flavorful, and the cream cheese frosting is to die for. I always get compliments on this cake when I bring it to parties or events.
The best part about this recipe is that it's really easy to make. Even beginners can make this cake without any problems. Just follow the steps in the recipe and you'll have a delicious carrot and pineapple cake in no time.
So what are you waiting for? Give this carrot and pineapple cake recipe a try today. You won't be disappointed!
The best part about this recipe is that it's really easy to make. Even beginners can make this cake without any problems. Just follow the steps in the recipe and you'll have a delicious carrot and pineapple cake in no time.
So what are you waiting for? Give this carrot and pineapple cake recipe a try today. You won't be disappointed!
