Best 7 Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake Recipes

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Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable treat that combines the vibrant flavors of orange, pineapple, and carrot? This article will guide you through the delicious journey of creating an unforgettable Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. We'll embark on a culinary adventure, exploring the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and earthy flavors, and discover how simple ingredients can come together to create a masterpiece. Along the way, we'll uncover the secrets to achieving a moist and tender crumb, a luscious cream cheese frosting, and a vibrant orange glaze that will make your cake the star of any dessert table. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on this delectable adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

ORANGE CARROT CAKE



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Juicy bits of mandarin oranges flavor every bite of classic carrot cake. Cream cheese adds rich flavor to ready-to-spread frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (2 medium)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 eggs
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, undrained
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, stir carrots and coconut with 3 tablespoons of the dry cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, the oil, water, cinnamon, allspice, eggs and oranges with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and coconut. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 41 to 46 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Stir in frosting until well mixed. Spread frosting over cake. Sprinkle with pecans (or top with additional mandarin orange segments just before serving). Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 2 g

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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This moist cake with cream cheese frosting is the best I've ever eaten. It's so simple, too, because it uses two jars of baby food instead of fresh carrots that need to be grated. -Jeanette McKenna, Vero Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups canola oil
4 large eggs, room temperature
3 jars (4 ounces each ) carrot baby food
1 can (8 ounces) crushed pineapple, drained
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
FROSTING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
Additional chopped walnuts and edible blossoms, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the oil, eggs and baby food; mix on low speed until well blended. Stir in pineapple and nuts. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-in. round baking pans. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely. , For frosting, in a bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Beat in vanilla and confectioners' sugar until mixture reaches spreading consistency. Spread between layers and over top and sides of cake. Garnish with nuts and blossoms if desired. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 798 calories, Fat 46g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 92g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE I



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The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
  • Pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don't panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
  • To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

ISAAC'S CARROT CAKE



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A less-dense and wonderfully moist carrot cake with canned mandarin oranges rather than pineapple. A friend shared the recipe with me and I made it to celebrate the birth of my son (a birthday cake). It tastes best if you let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.

Provided by Kali Peacock

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat carrots, mandarin oranges, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest into flour mixture with an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Orange     Raisin     Pineapple     Macadamia Nut     Carrot     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 8 1/2-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup juice concentrate, sour cream, and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth. Beat in dry ingredients; stir in carrots, pineapple, raisins, and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup juice concentrate in medium bowl. Beat until blended. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cake. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Chill until frosting sets, then cover and keep chilled.)

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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This is an easy, moist, and tender carrot cake with delicate tropical flavors and macadamia nuts. There are a lot of ingredients, but they come together in just minutes.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
9 1/2 ounces can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup juice concentrate, sour cream, and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in dry ingredients; stir in carrots, pineapple, raisins, and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely in pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup juice concentrate in medium bowl.
  • Beat until blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cake.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Chill until frosting sets, then cover and keep chilled.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.2, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 539.5, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 61.1, Protein 7.7

CARROTS AND PINEAPPLE



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This simple side dish has been a favorite with family and friends for years.-Cora Christian, Church Hill, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups baby carrots
1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks, undrained
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring 1 in. of water to a boil; place carrots in a steamer basket over water. Cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain pineapple, reserving juice; set pineapple aside., In a saucepan, combine cornstarch and cinnamon. Add the brown sugar, butter and reserved juice. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the carrots and pineapple; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 71mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (48g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • Mise en Place: Before you start, gather and prepare all your ingredients and equipment. This will make the baking process smoother and more efficient.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh fruits, vegetables, and spices bring out the best flavors in your carrot cake. Opt for ripe carrots, juicy oranges, and sweet pineapples.
  • Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing can result in a dense and tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Use a Bundt Pan for an Elegant Presentation: A Bundt pan gives your carrot cake a beautiful fluted shape that's perfect for special occasions.
  • Allow the Cake to Cool Completely Before Frosting: This will prevent the frosting from melting and seeping into the cake.

Conclusion:

This Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake is a delightful fusion of tropical flavors and classic carrot cake ingredients. The moist and flavorful cake is studded with juicy pineapple and orange pieces, while the tangy cream cheese frosting adds a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or simply craving a delicious treat, this cake is sure to impress your taste buds. With its vibrant color and irresistible aroma, it's a true celebration of flavors and a delightful addition to any dessert table.

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