Description
A delightful dessert combining the sweetness of carrots with rich spices and a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup golden raisins (optional)
- 2 cups white granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups finely grated raw carrot
- 1 8.5 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 lb box powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Combine the sifted flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon in a mixing bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Mix the granulated sugar and eggs in another bowl until well blended.
- Slowly add the vegetable oil to the sugar and egg mixture, whisking continuously.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the finely grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins (if using).
- Add the drained crushed pineapple and mix until everything is evenly combined.
- Divide the batter equally between the two prepared cake pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Beat the softened butter and cream cheese together until smooth and creamy for the frosting.
- Add in the vanilla extract and continue to beat until combined.
- Gradually add the sifted powdered sugar and mix until the frosting is fluffy and smooth.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate or cake stand.
- Spread a generous amount of frosting on top of the first cake layer.
- Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the entire cake.
- Optionally, you can decorate the cake with extra walnuts or grated carrots for an appealing look.
Notes
Sift flour before measuring for the best texture, use fresh carrots and avoid over-mixing the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg