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Carrot Pineapple Cake

Deliciously Moist Carrot Pineapple Cake That Wows Your Taste Buds

This Carrot Pineapple Cake combines classic flavors with tropical pineapple and coconut for a moist, delicious dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free blend
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Drain well
  • 1 cup Shredded Coconut Consider toasting for flavor
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts Optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter
  • 4 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil and eggs, then fold in carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts.
  4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and fold until just combined.
  5. Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Check with a toothpick.
  6. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
  2. Frost the first layer of the cooled cake, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
  3. Garnish with extra coconut or pineapple if desired.
Serve
  1. Slice the cake and enjoy with family and friends.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to drain the pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake. You can make the cake layers in advance and freeze them without frosting.

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