Ingredients
Cake Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) Optional for added texture
Cream Cheese Frosting
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Garnish (optional)
- pineapple chunks For garnish
- shredded carrots For garnish
Method
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if you’re using them.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool completely.
Frosting
- For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
- Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
- Garnish with pineapple chunks and shredded carrots if you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g
Notes
For best results, measure your ingredients properly, and ensure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
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