Description
A festive cake bursting with crushed pineapple and grated carrots, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Cream cheese frosting (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pan by greasing and flouring it.
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, folding gently.
- Fold in the crushed pineapple and grated carrots until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool completely on a wire rack before frosting.
- Slice, serve, and enjoy!
Notes
Best when prepared a day in advance for optimal flavor. Can be customized with nuts or dried fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg