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Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake

A moist and flavorful cake combining the sweetness of pineapple and the earthiness of carrots, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix the eggs, oil, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
  4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined and fluffy.
Assemble the Cake
  1. Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top.
  2. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  3. Decorate with additional grated carrots or pineapple if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh pineapple and finely grated carrots.

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