Description
A delightful dessert that combines moist carrots and sweet pineapple, topped with rich cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In one bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, blend the eggs, sugar, oil, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple until well combined.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake until a toothpick comes out clean, about 30-35 minutes.
- While the cake cools, whip together cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.
Notes
Ensure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake. You can also experiment with variations like gluten-free or dairy-free options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg