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Carrot-Pineapple Cake
This Carrot-Pineapple Cake adds a tropical twist to a classic dessert!
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 436 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots lightly packed
- 1 can crushed pineapple 8 ounces, drained
- 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins optional
- 1 package cream cheese 8 ounces, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots, drained pineapple, walnuts, and raisins.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and beat until creamy and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
436kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.3g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
182mg
(8%)
Potassium
253mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
42g
(84%)
Vitamin A
4248IU
(85%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 436
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 436kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 182mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 253mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 42g | 84% |
| Vitamin A | 4248IU | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.