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Easy Carrot Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Manila Spoon
This easy carrot pineapple cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual family dinner to a special celebration. The combination of pineapple and carrots creates a moist and flavorful cake that is sure to impress. The delicious cream cheese frosting makes this dessert totally crave-worthy!
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American
Servings 20
Calories 386 kcal

Ingredients
 

FOR THE CAKE

  • 1 cup oil of choice
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 ground nutmeg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups carrots, shredded
  • 1 cup or 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple,
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/2 cup seedless raisins, rehydrated

FOR THE YUMMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions
 

FOR THE CAKE

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease (with butter or cooking spray) and dust with flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Place the raisins in a heatproof bowl and pour over hot water to cover then let sit for 10-15 minutes. Drain.
  • Combine the oil, sugar, eggs, flour, baking power and baking soda, salt, spices (cinnamon and nutmeg), and vanilla extract. Add the shredded carrots and crushed pineapple and mix until well blended.
  • Fold in the nuts and raisins.
  • Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until a tester inserted in the middle comes out clean. Allow to cool completely in the pan then frost. If using 2 (9-inch) round cake pans, bake for 30-40 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

FOR THE YUMMY CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and beat until the frosting is creamy and smooth.
  • Frost the cake. You may not need all of the frosting if you're using the 9x13 but would need all of it if making a two-tier cake.
  • Slice the cake and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 386kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 983mgPotassium: 161mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 2341IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg
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