Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Name: Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 2 and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon EACH ground cloves, ground ginger, + ground nutmeg; 1 cup canola (240ml) or vegetable oil*; 1 and 1/4 cup (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar; 1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar; 4 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups (260g) shredded carrots (about 4 large peeled carrots); 1 cup (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained*; 1 cup (125g) chopped walnuts; Cream Cheese Frosting:; 8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature; 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon salt

Prep 30m

Cook 55m

Total 1h 25m

This Pineapple Carrot Cake is a moist and flavorful dessert topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Filled with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and crunchy walnuts, it's a perfect combination of sweetness and spice. A classic cake that's sure to please any crowd.

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Ingredients

(Servings: 12)

2 and 1/2 cups (312g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon EACH ground cloves, ground ginger, + ground nutmeg

1 cup canola (240ml) or vegetable oil*

1 and 1/4 cup (250g) packed light or dark brown sugar

1/3 cup (67g) granulated sugar

4 large eggs, at room temperature

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

2 cups (260g) shredded carrots (about 4 large peeled carrots)

1 cup (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained*

1 cup (125g) chopped walnuts

8 ounces (226g) full-fat brick cream cheese, softened to room temperature

1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3 cups (360g) confectioners’ sugar, plus an extra 1/4 cup if needed

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Nutrition Facts

Calories

552kcal

27%
Fat

29g

1%
Saturated Fat

11g

0%
Carbohydrates

65g

3%
Fiber

1g

0%
Sugar

42g

2%
Protein

6g

0%
Cholesterol

104mg

5%
Sodium

293mg

14%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Cream Cheese Frosting

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts