This post is so incredibly overdue. It literally has been sitting on my recipe to-do list for the past year! I had this carrot cake last year at THIS annual Easter/Passover (I know, awesome right?!) brunch at my friend’s parents house. Did you follow that?
It doesn’t matter… The point is, she makes the most epic spread of food ever created and she finished it off with an incredible table of desserts with the most amazing carrot cake!! I said, “I gotta have this recipe!”
You guys know me. I’m a chocolate girl through and through, but there’s something about this cake that is simply irresistible!
I mean, is it just me or do you also want to face plant into that creamy frosting?!
Carrot Cake
Description
An irresistible Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sugar
- 8 1/2 ounce can crushed pineapple
- 1 1/4 cup avocado oil
- 4 eggs (at room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 large carrots, peeled and grated
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Frosting
- 1 box powdered sugar (1 pound)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons cream cheese (at room temperature)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water (a little more or a little less depending on the consistency you like)
- Sliced almonds (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray with baking spray two 8-inch cake pans and set aside.
- In a large bowl mix together the sugar, pineapple, oil, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the carrots and walnuts. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until well combined.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter evenly between the two cake pans and bake for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once baked, remove cakes and cool completely before frosting.
- While cakes are cooling, make the frosting. Whisk together the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, and vanilla. Add water a little at a time until you reach the consistency you like.
- When cakes are completely cooled, spread a thick layer of frosting on the flat (underside) surface of one of the cakes. Carefully place the other cake on top, with the flat sides facing each other. Frost the rest of the cake, then gently press the sliced almonds onto the bottom edge of the cake and sprinkle more on top for decoration. Serve and enjoy!
cakespy
PERFECT! I love carrot cake with pineapple!! This is officially easter bunny approved.
Karly
Talk about GORGEOUS! This is seriously going to be a new Easter favorite, I can already tell. Cannot wait to try it out!
Maria Dias
Looks wonderful and delicious.Where can you find avocado oil?
Life is but a Dish
Pretty much anywhere now! I buy mine at trader Joes but most grocery stores carry it. Or even online!
Kylie
Is there intentionally no sugar?
Life is but a Dish
Omg I’m so sorry!! Just fixed!!
Chahi
Are the pineapples necessary?
Life is but a Dish
It helps with the sweetness and moisture
Seema
Can i use almond flour instead of all purpose flour?
Life is but a Dish
Yes, it will just change the texture
Lina
Can you use a 9 inch round pan?
Lina
Can you use a 9 inch round pan? And veg oil?
Life is but a Dish
You would prob need two 9 in pans, I haven’t tried!
Geeta
This looks amazing!! I would like to try to make it as a holiday gift for my child’s teacher whose favorite dessert is carrot cake. Do you have recommendations on how to make a smaller cake? Thanks!!