ADVERTISEMENT
This tropical carrot pineapple cake is a vibrant blend of sweet carrots, crushed pineapple, and creamy frosting. Moist, flavorful, and crowned with a luscious cream cheese topping, it’s a perfect dessert for any occasion.
If you enjoy fruity, easy-to-make desserts, check out this No-Bake Creamy Cheesecake from Tinsuf.com—it’s a refreshing and irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
ADVERTISEMENT
½ tsp salt
1½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
2 tsp vanilla extract
ADVERTISEMENT
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Frosting:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
ADVERTISEMENT
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pineapple chunks and shredded carrots, for garnish
Directions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together:
ADVERTISEMENT
Flour
Baking powder
Baking soda
Cinnamon
Salt
3. Mix Wet Ingredients
In a large bowl, beat:
Sugar
Eggs
Vegetable oil
ADVERTISEMENT
Vanilla extract
until smooth and well combined.
4. Combine & Fold
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients. Stir until just incorporated. Fold in:
Grated carrots
Crushed pineapple
Walnuts (optional)
5. Bake
Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool completely.
6. Prepare Frosting
Beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until smooth.
7. Decorate
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Garnish with pineapple chunks and shredded carrot for a vibrant finish.
Time & Yield
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 servings
Tips & Variations
Add golden raisins or coconut flakes to the batter for a tropical twist.
Toast the walnuts for deeper flavor.
Make it a layered cake by dividing batter between two 9-inch round pans and layering with frosting.
Tools You’ll Need
Mixing bowls
Hand or stand mixer
9×13-inch baking pan
Spatula
Cooling rack
ADVERTISEMENT
