Carrot-Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake dates back to the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, so carrots were used as a substitute for sweetness.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 85 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 18.

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Carrot-Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 35 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 25 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 200 gram Pineapple
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Nutmeg
• ¹⁄₂ cup Vegetable oil
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• ¹⁄₂ cup Brown sugar
• 3 unit Eggs
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 2 cup Powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoon Milk
• 100 gram Chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, crushed pineapple (drained), flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. In the meantime, prepare the cream cheese frosting by beating the cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
9. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
10. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top for garnish.
11. Allow the frosting to set for at least 30 minutes before serving.
12. Slice and serve the carrot-pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.