Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this moist Pineapple Carrot Cake, a perfect blend of sweet pineapple and earthy carrots that creates a heavenly dessert experience. Ideal for birthdays, holidays, or casual gatherings, this cake will impress your family and friends with its unique taste and luscious cream cheese frosting. With chopped walnuts adding a satisfying crunch, every slice is a celebration of flavor that is both easy to make and utterly delicious. Try this recipe today and elevate your dessert game with a tropical twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 and 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 (8-ounce) package brick style cream cheese (softened to room temperature)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground ginger, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together canola oil, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in crushed pineapple and vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just mixed. Fold in grated carrots and chopped walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by beating together cream cheese and unsalted butter, then gradually mixing in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
- Once the cake has cooled completely, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top. Slice and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg