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Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake

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A delightful fusion of flavors, this moist and tender Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake combines sweetness from crushed pineapple and earthiness from grated carrots, topped with creamy frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Fold in the grated carrots and the drained crushed pineapple, stirring until well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet mixture until just combined.
  5. If using, gently fold in the chopped walnuts.
  6. Divide the batter evenly between the two prepared cake pans.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. To make the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and optional pineapple juice, mixing until creamy.
  10. Once the cakes have cooled, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.

Notes

Drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the batter.

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Keywords: cake, pineapple, carrot, dessert, cream cheese frosting

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