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Carrot and Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful layer cake bursting with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is a tropical twist on the classic carrot cake — perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence!
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Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground cloves
1½ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
For the Frosting:
8 oz (230g) cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust consistency)
Directions
1. Prep the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Grease and flour two 9-inch (23 cm) round cake pans
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, sift together:
Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Salt
Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
Cloves
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat:
Sugar and oil until well combined
Add eggs one at a time, beating after each
4. Combine & Add Mix-ins
Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture
Fold in:
Carrots
Pineapple
Nuts and coconut (if using)
5. Bake
Divide batter between pans
Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks
Make the Frosting
Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth
Add powdered sugar one cup at a time
Stir in vanilla extract
Add milk if needed to loosen the consistency
Assemble the Cake
Place one cake layer on a serving plate
Spread a generous layer of frosting
Top with second layer and frost the top and sides
Garnish with carrot shreds, pineapple slices, or walnuts
Time & Serving
Prep time: 20 minutes
Bake time: 30 minutes
Cool + frost: 30 minutes
Total time: ~1 hour 20 minutes
Serves: 10–12 slices
Tips & Variations
Use apple sauce for a lighter version
Add a pinch of ginger for extra spice
Chill the cake for 30 mins before slicing for cleaner cuts
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