Delicious Carrot Cake with Creamy Pineapple Frosting

Indulge in the taste of a moist and flavorful carrot cake topped with a creamy pineapple cream cheese frosting. This classic dessert is a perfect combination of sweetness and tanginess, making it a crowd favorite for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, you can impress your family and friends with this homemade carrot cake.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon pineapple extract

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
3. Add in the vegetable oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and vanilla extract. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
4. Divide the batter equally between the prepared cake pans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
6. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, transfer them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7. While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy and smooth.
8. Gradually add the powdered sugar and pineapple extract while continuing to beat until the frosting is smooth and fluffy.
9. Once the cakes have completely cooled, evenly spread a layer of the cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer.
10. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining cream cheese frosting.
11. Garnish with additional chopped nuts or grated carrots if desired.
12. Refrigerate the carrot cake for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the frosting to set.
13. Slice and serve the delicious carrot cake with pineapple cream cheese frosting to enjoy!

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