Description
This moist and flavorful cake combines the tropical tastes of pineapple and coconut with the warmth of cinnamon and carrots, topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine with Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and nuts.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Make the Frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
- Frost the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the frosting evenly over the top. Garnish with additional chopped nuts or coconut if desired.
- Serve: Slice and enjoy this tropical, spiced delight!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can substitute the nuts with crushed pineapple or add more coconut.
- This cake is even better the next day as the flavors meld together!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
