Carrot Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of carrots and the tropical tang of pineapple, topped off with a luscious cream cheese glaze. Here’s a recipe to make this delicious cake:
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp baking soda
- 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using).
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s). Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan(s) for about 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Cream Cheese Glaze:
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and continue to beat until creamy.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and milk, adding milk one tablespoon at a time until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top. For a thicker glaze, you can spread it over the cake instead of drizzling.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Slice and serve the cake. Enjoy the moist, flavorful combination of carrot, pineapple, and the tangy sweetness of the cream cheese glaze.
This cake is perfect for any occasion, bringing together warm spices, sweet fruit, and a rich glaze that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
