Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

Carrot cake is believed to have originated from the Middle Ages when sugar and sweeteners were scarce, and carrots were used as a substitute for sweeteners in desserts.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 130 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 2 hrs 10 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 4800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 200 gram Carrots
• 250 gram All-purpose flour
• 200 gram Granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 3 unit Eggs
• 1 cup Crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 250 gram Cream cheese
• 100 gram Unsalted butter
• 250 gram Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine the grated carrots, flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, vegetable oil, eggs, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
3. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
7. Once the cake has cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
8. Refrigerate the cake for at least 1 hour before serving.
9. Slice and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 400kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 20g31%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 35g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.