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Carrot Cake with Pineapple

A delightful and moist carrot cake that pairs the sweetness of grated carrots with juicy pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour For the cake base.
  • 2 tsp baking soda Leavening agent.
  • 1.5 tsp cinnamon For flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp nutmeg For flavor.
  • 0.5 tsp salt For flavor balance.
  • 3 large eggs For binding.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar For added moisture and flavor.
  • 1 cup vegetable oil For moisture.
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract For flavor.
  • 3 cups finely grated carrots Freshly grated for best flavor.
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Ensure it's well-drained.
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Add for crunch; can be omitted.

Cream Cheese Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar For sweetness.
  • 0.25 cup cream cheese, softened For creaminess.
  • 1-2 tbsp milk To adjust consistency.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract For flavor.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts if using.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.

Baking

  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Making the Glaze

  • For the cream cheese glaze, beat together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Assembly

  • Once the cakes are cool, spread the glaze over the top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and glaze the top of the second layer as well.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring back to room temperature before serving for best taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Keyword Birthday Cake, Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Glaze, moist cake, Pineapple Cake
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