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:
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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2 tsp baking powder
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
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¼ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp ground cloves
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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1 cup vegetable oil
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4 large eggs
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2 cups grated carrots
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1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
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½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
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½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
For the Frosting:
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8 oz (230g) cream cheese, room temperature
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½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
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4 cups powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1–2 tbsp milk (optional, to adjust consistency)
Directions
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