Easter Carrot Cake Walnuts Pineapple (Printable)

Moist spiced carrot delight with walnuts, pineapple, and luscious cream cheese frosting.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the Cake

01 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
03 - 1½ teaspoons baking soda
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
05 - ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
06 - ½ teaspoon ground ginger
07 - ½ teaspoon salt
08 - 1 cup granulated sugar
09 - ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
10 - 1 cup vegetable oil
11 - 4 large eggs, room temperature
12 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
13 - 2 cups grated carrots, packed
14 - 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
15 - 1 cup chopped walnuts
16 - ½ cup raisins (optional)

→ For the Cream Cheese Frosting

17 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
18 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
19 - 2½ cups powdered sugar, sifted
20 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
21 - Pinch of salt

# How to Prepare:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or one 9x13-inch pan.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil in a large bowl until combined. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
05 - Fold in grated carrots, pineapple, walnuts, and raisins if using.
06 - Pour batter evenly into prepared pan(s). Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
07 - Cool cakes in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
08 - Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt; beat until creamy and fluffy.
09 - Once cake is completely cool, spread frosting over the top and between layers if using round pans. Decorate with extra walnuts or carrot curls if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of pineapple and walnuts creates incredible texture in every bite
  • This cake stays moist for days, actually tasting better on day two
  • The cream cheese frosting strikes that perfect balance between sweet and tangy
02 -
  • Room temperature ingredients are non-negotiable for this recipecold ingredients create lumpy frosting and uneven batter
  • The toothpick test is your friendinsert it in the center and if it comes out with just a few moist crumbs, the cake is done
  • Completely cool the cake before frosting or the frosting will melt right off
03 -
  • Toast your walnuts in a 350F oven for 8 minutes before adding them to the batter
  • If your frosting is too soft, refrigerate the cake for 30 minutes before serving
  • Double-wrap the cake in plastic wrap before freezing for up to three months

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