Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp pineapple juice
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3️⃣ Prepare Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, beat the eggs.
- Add oil, vanilla, and drained pineapple, mixing well.
4️⃣ Combine & Fold:
- Gradually mix wet ingredients into the dry mixture.
- Gently fold in shredded carrots, coconut, and nuts.
5️⃣ Bake:
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6️⃣ Cool Completely:
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
7️⃣ Make the Frosting:
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in vanilla and pineapple juice.
8️⃣ Frost & Serve:
- Spread frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Drain the pineapple well to prevent excess moisture.
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- Let the cake cool fully before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze unfrosted cake for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~30g
- Sodium: ~250mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Saturated Fat: ~6g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~5g
- Cholesterol: ~55mg