Description
This Carrot Cake with a Twist is the perfect combination of moist texture, warm spices, and a surprising tropical touch from pineapple. An easy recipe that delivers impressive results with hidden goodness from fresh carrots and crushed pineapple.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl
- In another bowl, beat sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla until well combined
- Fold in grated carrots and crushed pineapple to the wet mixture
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until just incorporated
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes
- Let cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting
Notes
- For cream cheese frosting: Beat together 8 oz cream cheese, ½ cup butter, 2 cups powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla
- Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Can be frozen unfrosted for up to 3 months
- Add raisins or coconut for extra texture variations
- Use gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free version
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 420 Kcal
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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