Description
Experience the joy of baking with this Carrot Pineapple Cake, a moist and flavorful treat that combines the sweetness of pineapple with the subtle crunch of grated carrots. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is perfect for any occasion—from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. With its vibrant colors and tropical flavor profile, this cake is sure to impress and become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together oil, eggs, grated carrots, pineapple, and vanilla extract until blended.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: For added texture, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or pecans. To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.