Carrot Pineapple Cake
Mixing spices, fruit, and vegetables into a sweet dessert, this recipe retains the classic flavors of carrot cake while introducing a tropical twist with pineapple.
Mixing spices, fruit, and vegetables into a sweet dessert, this recipe retains the classic flavors of carrot cake while introducing a tropical twist with pineapple.
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 3/4 cups white sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple drained
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- Carbohydrate 39.967614862908 g
- Cholesterol 46.5032986151326 mg
- Fat 28.0027412604234 g
- Fiber 1.24817152459165 g
- Protein 3.18094444554561 g
- Saturated Fat 12.4253454877706 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (103g)
- Sodium 288.740826562255 mg
- Sugar 38.7194433383164 g
- Trans Fat 1.61104353497966 g
- Calories 415 calories
Step-by-step
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
- Pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don't panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
- To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.
As a busy housewife, I'm always looking for ways to make delicious treats that are also nutritious. This carrot pineapple cake is the perfect solution! It's packed with healthy ingredients like carrots, pineapple, and walnuts, but it also has a sweet and flavorful taste that everyone will love.
The best part about this recipe is that it's incredibly easy to make. Simply mix all of the ingredients together and bake for about 45 minutes. The cake will turn out moist and fluffy, and the frosting is smooth and creamy. I like to decorate the cake with a few chopped walnuts or a sprinkle of powdered sugar, but you can get creative and add your own personal touch.
This carrot pineapple cake is a great way to enjoy a classic dessert without all the guilt. It's perfect for potlucks, birthday parties, or any other special occasion. Your friends and family will be begging you for the recipe!
