Description
Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake is a tropical delight that marries the sweetness of pineapple with the earthy richness of carrots. This moist and fluffy cake, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, is perfect for any gathering—from birthdays to casual celebrations. Every bite offers a burst of flavor that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup fresh grated carrots
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple (drained)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil, eggs, vanilla extract, crushed pineapple, and grated carrots until blended.
- Combine wet ingredients into dry ingredients; stir gently until just mixed.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with the cream cheese and powdered sugar mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 374
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 42mg