Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake
A moist and flavorful carrot pineapple cake packed with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and walnuts, topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a comforting dessert.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
8 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 cups confectioners’ sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.
- Fold in shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, and drained pineapple until evenly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add confectioners’ sugar gradually and beat until creamy.
- Spread frosting evenly over cooled cake. Slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Add raisins for extra sweetness and texture.
- Use pecans instead of walnuts for a different nutty flavor.
- Turn into a layered cake by baking in round pans and stacking with frosting.
- Add nutmeg or ginger for extra spice.
- Swap coconut for dried cranberries for a tangy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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