Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake. Moist and flavorful, this cake is a perfect treat for any occasion, with a creamy, decadent cream cheese frosting that perfectly complements the sweet and tangy notes of pineapple and carrot.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, yogurt, and vanilla until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Stir in the dry ingredients just until incorporated.
- Fold in mix-ins: Fold in the grated carrots, pineapple, and optional nuts or coconut.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and frost: Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Make frosting: Beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until light and creamy.
- Frost cake: Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Chill for 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This cake also works well baked in two 9-inch round pans for a layered version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
