Carrot pineapple cupcakes –Have you ever tasted a truly delightful carrot cake? If not, get ready to fall in love with a slice of sweet goodness! This carrot cake recipe is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Let me take you through the process of creating this scrumptious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
The Best Carrot Cake
This recipe features moist layers of spiced carrot cake topped with a creamy frosting that makes it hard to resist. Perfect for birthdays, gatherings, or simply as a treat for yourself at home, this cake is sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk together until well mixed.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and add in the vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Mix until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped nuts (if using) to the batter. Be careful not to overmix!
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost with your favorite cream cheese frosting, or simply enjoy them plain!
Enjoy every bite of this heavenly carrot cake. Each slice is packed with flavor, and the texture is simply perfect. Whether you share it with friends or keep it all to yourself, one thing is for sure: this carrot cake will be gone before you know it!