Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Cream Cheese Frosting, a moist and scrumptious dessert perfect for any occasion. This cake beautifully combines the natural sweetness of shredded carrots and crushed pineapple, resulting in a treat that’s both flavorful and refreshing. Topped with a creamy frosting infused with pineapple juice, this cake is guaranteed to impress your family and friends. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or enjoying a casual gathering, this recipe is easy to follow and will have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups cake flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (well drained)
- 1 cup butter (room temperature)
- 8 ounce package cream cheese (room temperature)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Blend well with an electric mixer.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and cinnamon. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in shredded carrots and crushed pineapple until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for approximately 36 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool before preparing the frosting by beating together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in powdered sugar and pineapple juice.
- Frost the cooled cake evenly with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 36 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of cake (100g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg