Description
A delightful blend of moist carrots and sweet pineapple topped with creamy frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 8-inch round cake pans, then line the bottoms with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl until well combined.
- Beat together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy—about 3 minutes.
- Fold in the finely grated carrots and crushed pineapple into the wet mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture gradually, stirring just until no streaks of flour remain.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for about 10 minutes, then carefully invert them onto wire racks to cool completely.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
- Assemble by placing one cake layer on a serving plate, spreading frosting on top, adding the second layer, and frosting the top and sides.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality ingredients wherever possible. Store in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg