Best 8 Carrot Cake With Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting Recipes

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Carrot cake is a classic dessert that can be enjoyed all year round. It is typically made with a moist and flavorful carrot cake batter, and is often topped with a cream cheese frosting. This recipe features a unique twist on the classic carrot cake by adding pineapple to the cream cheese frosting, giving it a tropical and tangy flavor. The result is a delicious and visually appealing dessert that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting image

This rich, moist cake has all the flavor, without all the fat and calories. Because it is so full of carrots, pineapple, and nuts it is similar to a fruit bread. For the best flavor, bake the cake one day ahead.

Provided by Meghan Miller

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 10h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¾ cup buttermilk
¾ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ½ cups grated carrots
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice, drained and juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Sift flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a bowl. Lightly beat eggs in a bowl; add white sugar, buttermilk, applesauce, oil, and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and mix well. Stir buttermilk mixture, carrots, pecans, and drained pineapple into flour mixture just until mixed; pour into prepared dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, 45 to 50 minutes. Cool cake in baking dish on a wire rack, about 1 hour. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1 tablespoon reserved pineapple juice together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth; add confectioners' sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 pinch salt and beat until frosting is smooth. Spread frosting on cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Carbohydrate 66.6 g, Cholesterol 34.3 mg, Fat 13.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 329.3 mg, Sugar 51.5 g

DAVID'S FAVORITE CARROT CAKE WITH PINEAPPLE CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



David's Favorite Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup canola oil
1 cup light brown sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts, plus more for garnish
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon almond extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
One 15-ounce can pineapple rings, drained (reserve the liquid for the frosting) and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
3 cups confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/4 cup reserved pineapple juice from the canned pineapple

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9-inch cake pans with the butter.
  • In a large bowl, add the granulated sugar, oil, brown sugar and eggs and mix together. Add the flour, carrots, coconut, walnuts, cinnamon, almond extract, baking powder, salt and pineapple and fold the ingredients together.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pans and place the pans on a baking sheet. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Place the cakes on a cooling rack until completely cooled, about an hour.
  • For the frosting: Meanwhile, in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add the cream cheese, confectioners' sugar, butter and pineapple juice. Mix until smooth and incorporated.
  • To frost the cake: Carefully remove the cooled cakes from the pans. Using an offset spatula, place a dollop of the frosting on the cake stand and spread to create a sticky base. Place one layer on the frosting on the cake stand. Thickly frost the entire top of the cake and place the other layer atop the now frosted one. Beginning with the top of the new layer, frost generously. Place a large dollop of frosting on the side of the cake and spin the cake to evenly frost the sides. Garnish with the remaining walnuts.

OLD-FASHIONED CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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A pleasingly moist cake, this treat is the one I requested that my mom make each year for my birthday. It's dotted with sweet carrots and a hint of cinnamon. The fluffy buttery frosting is scrumptious with chopped walnuts stirred in. One piece of this homemade carrot cake is never enough-better than all the other carrot cakes recipes I've tried!-Kim Orr, West Grove, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 to 3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups grated carrots
FROSTING:
1/2 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup chopped walnuts, optional
Orange and green food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the eggs, sugar and oil. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; beat into egg mixture. Stir in carrots., Pour into two greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., For frosting, in another large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Add enough milk to achieve desired spreading consistency. Reserve 1/2 cup frosting for decorating if desired. If desired, stir walnuts into remaining frosting. , Spread frosting between layers and over top and sides of cake. If decorating the cake, tint 1/4 cup reserved frosting orange and 1/4 cup green. Cut a small hole in the corner of pastry or plastic bag; insert #7 round pastry tip. Fill the bag with orange frosting. Pipe twelve carrots on top of cake, so each slice will have a carrot. Using #67 leaf pastry tip and the green frosting, pipe a leaf at the top of each carrot. , Store cake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 calories, Fat 28g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 68g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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Consider this one of Betty's best-kept secrets. While you can't go wrong with our classic Carrot Cake recipe, this carrot cake with pineapple offers a tangy, tropical twist. This from-scratch version has all the traditional ingredients you'd expect in carrot cake, including warming spices, like cinnamon and nutmeg, and a homemade cream cheese frosting, so you know it'll live up to its name. In addition, it has juicy crushed pineapple stirred right into the batter, so this sensational spiced cake turns out ultra moist and utterly delectable!

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h20m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups grated raw carrots (medium grate)
4 large eggs
1 3/4 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup canola or vegetable oil
8 ounces crushed pineapple, undrained
3 cups powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter (1 stick) softened
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Add grated carrots and toss to coat. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, using medium speed of electric mixer, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla. Add oil and pineapple, mix well. In batches on low speed, add carrot mixture, mix until combined. Pour into your pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • To make the cream cheese frosting, run a dry whisk or fork through the powdered sugar to break up any lumps and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, using electric mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese, butter and vanilla until very smooth. Turn the mixer on low speed and add in the powdered sugar in batches.
  • Cool cake completely, about 1 hour. Frost with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 64 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 5 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 49 g, TransFat 0 g

AWESOME CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This straightforward recipe delivers moist, dense, and delicious carrot cake with pineapple under a cream cheese frosting.

Provided by Tracy Kirk

Categories     Desserts     Frostings and Icings     Cream Cheese

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups grated carrots
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 eggs
¾ cup vegetable oil
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice
¾ cup chopped pecans
3 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
1 (8 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese
½ cup butter, softened
1 ¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, flour, white sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Stir in eggs, oil, 1 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, pineapple and 3/4 cup chopped pecans. Spoon batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.
  • To Make Frosting: In a medium bowl, combine confectioners' sugar, Neufchatel cheese, 1/2 cup butter or margarine and 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla. Beat until smooth, then stir in 1 cup chopped pecans. Spread on cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.5 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 259.8 mg, Sugar 36.3 g

MISS BROWN'S PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Miss Brown's Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1 cup vegetable oil
1 cup crushed canned pineapple
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 large eggs
3 cups grated carrots (preferably grated by hand)
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup chopped or whole walnuts
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 cups confectioners' sugar
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • For the carrot cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease two 9- by 13-inch rimmed baking sheets and line each baking sheet with parchment paper (see Cook's Note).
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ginger and allspice in a large bowl. In a separate large bowl, whisk together the oil, pineapple, brown sugar, granulated sugar and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until the batter is smooth. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the grated carrots for garnish and fold in the remaining carrots, raisins and walnuts into the cake batter.
  • Divide the batter between the prepared baking sheets. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool for 30 minutes, then transfer to cooling racks, taking the parchment off the base of each cake as you go. Allow the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  • For the cream cheese frosting: While the cake is baking, chill the bowl and paddle attachment for your stand mixer. Once the cake is cooled, beat together the cream cheese and butter until very smooth in the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the vanilla, then slowly add the confectioners' sugar, about 1 cup at a time. The consistency should be fairly thick yet easy to spread. If it becomes too loose, add more powdered sugar (a little at a time).
  • Transfer the frosting into a piping bag or a resealable plastic bag. Pipe the frosting evenly over the top of one of the cake layers. Top with the other cake layer. (If you have the time, pop the cake into the freezer here for a few minutes to make it easier to cut). Carefully cut the layered cake into 2-inch squares, so that you have individual, square, naked cakes. Pipe a little more frosting on top and decorate with the reserved grated carrots and walnuts.

CARROT -PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Carrot -Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups oil
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 1/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup nuts
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

  • mix the sugar and oil
  • add eggs
  • beat until creamy
  • sift dry ingredients.
  • darlene uses regular flour instead of cake flour
  • add to creamed mixture
  • add vanilla
  • add grated carrots
  • add chopped nuts.
  • add pineapple
  • bake in greased cake pan in 350 degree oven for about 45 minutes or until done
  • frosting 1 box powdered sugar
  • i stick butter
  • cream cheese
  • beat together
  • and thin to spreading consistancy with milk.
  • this cake freezes well.

CARROT-PINEAPPLE CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



Carrot-Pineapple Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

I haven't made this particular recipe yet, but I have had this cake before and it's super moist and delicious...needless to say I look forward to trying this recipe out soon! I got this from Food Network's The Barefoot Contessa. **UPDATE** I made the cake, and it is DEElicious, however I had way too much frosting, and the calories were outrageous. I have amended the recipe to use only half the amount of frosting. If you'd like the original amount, just double it.

Provided by aHardDaysNight

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 lb carrot, grated
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 lb confectioners' sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.
  • Whisk the sugar, oil, and eggs together until the color changes to light yellow.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • In another bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour to keep them from sinking to the bottom of the pan during baking. Add to the batter and mix well.
  • Fold in the carrots and pineapple.
  • Pour the batter equally into the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Allow the cakes to cool in the pans on a wire rack.
  • Whisk the cream cheese, butter and vanilla until combined. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.
  • Once cooled, remove the cakes from the pans and peel the parchment paper off of them.
  • Place the first cake layer on a cake pedestal. With a spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 590.8, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 69.9, Sodium 403.9, Carbohydrate 66.9, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 46.8, Protein 6

Tips:

  • Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture. Peel and grate them just before using.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of regular milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cake tough.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
  • For the best flavor, make the frosting ahead of time and let it chill for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • If you're short on time, you can use store-bought frosting instead of making your own.
  • Decorate the cake with your favorite toppings, such as chopped nuts, grated carrots, or pineapple slices.

Conclusion:

This carrot cake with pineapple cream cheese frosting is a delicious and moist cake that's perfect for any occasion. With its sweet and tangy flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this carrot cake a try!

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