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Pineapple Carrot Cake
Pineapple Carrot Cake is super moist and has lots of spice flavor. Made in a 9X13-inch pan, it's easy to cut into squares and share. The cake is covered in a rich and creamy cream cheese icing.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
40
minutes
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Total Time
55
minutes
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Course:
Dessert
Servings:
16
servings
Ingredients
Cake
2 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
2
teaspoons
baking powder
1
teaspoon
baking soda
1/2
teaspoon
salt
2
teaspoons
cinnamon
1/2
teaspoon
nutmeg
1/4
teaspoon
ground cloves
1
cup
vegetable oil
1
cup
packed light brown sugar
1/2
cup
granulated sugar
4
large
eggs
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
2
cups
shredded carrots (about 5 to 6)
1
(8-ounce) can
crushed pineapple,
drained
1/2
cup
chopped pecans
Frosting
1/2
cup
butter (1 stick),
softened
1
(8-ounce) package
cream cheese,
softened
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract
1
(16-ounce) package
powdered sugar
2
tablespoons
heavy cream or half-and-half
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ground cloves. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together oil, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until combined.
Fold in carrots, pineapple, and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 40 to 45 minutes. Let cake cool completely.
Using an electric mixer, beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Beat in the vanilla.
Beat in powdered sugar 1 cup at a time, adding the 2 tablespoons of cream as needed to thin it.
Spread frosting on cake. Store in refrigerator.