Carrot and Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting | June 19, 2025

Carrot and Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
A moist and flavorful layer cake bursting with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, finished with a luscious cream cheese frosting. This cake is a tropical twist on the classic carrot cake — perfect for special occasions or weekend indulgence!

 Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

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• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• ¼ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground cloves

• 1½ cups granulated sugar

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• 1 cup vegetable oil

• 4 large eggs

• 2 cups grated carrots

• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained

• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

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• ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz (230g) cream cheese, room temperature

• ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 4 cups powdered sugar

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• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1–2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust consistency)

 Directions

 

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