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Old-Fashioned Carrot Cake with Pineapple

This vintage Pineapple Carrot Cake is extra moist, extra flavorful and topped with a decadent cream cheese icing. It's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cake, carrot cake, carrots, cream cheese
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 498kcal
Author Sara Garska
Cost $20

Equipment

  • 1 9X13 baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Hand mixer

Ingredients

Cake

  • 1 can crushed pineapple drain thoroughly
  • 1 cup butter two sticks, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 pound grated carrots
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Frosting

  • 1 package cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 11/2 cups powdered sugar sifted

Instructions

Cake Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13" baking pan.
  • Drain the pineapple thoroughly, pressing out the excess liquid with the back of a spoon.
  • Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the eggs until blended.
  • Beat in the pineapple, carrots, raisins, and vanilla.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  • Gradually pour small amounts of the dry ingredients into the bowl of wet ingredients, mixing as you add, until all is well blended.
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  • Pour into prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool completely before frosting.
  • Spread with the frosting.

Frosting Instructions

  • Cream the cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in the lemon juice and zest.
  • Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until well blended and smooth.
  • Spread on top of cooled cake and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate only and will vary based on exact ingredients used and serving size.

Nutrition

Calories: 498kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 415mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 73g | Vitamin A: 5476IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 0.4mg