Carrot Cake Recipe With Pineapple
A moist, flavorful Carrot Cake Recipe With Pineapple, optional nuts, and rich cream cheese frosting. Easy to make and perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking dish by greasing it and dusting lightly with flour.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, then mix in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and nuts (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, in a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!
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Notes
- Make sure to drain the crushed pineapple—too much liquid can mess up the batter’s consistency.
- Use freshly grated carrots instead of pre-shredded ones; they taste better and have more moisture, which helps with the cake’s texture.
- Let ingredients like eggs and cream cheese come to room temperature for the best results. And if you’re adding nuts, give them a quick toast first for extra crunch and flavor.
Our focus is on providing recipes that are practical and delicious. Nutritional values for this recipe may vary depending on the specific ingredients and measurements you use. Eating mindfully is always a great approach in the kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 534kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 235mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 2gSugar: 69gVitamin A: 4125IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg
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