Spiced Carrot Pineapple Delight Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon Allspice
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 1 cup Crushed Pineapple, drained

Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups Shredded Carrots
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 3/4 cup Golden Raisins

Frosting:
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 cups Powdered Sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan for easy release.

2. Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of allspice, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

3. Mix Wet Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, beat together 3/4 cup of vegetable oil, 3 large eggs, 1 cup of unsweetened applesauce, and 1 cup of drained crushed pineapple until well blended.

4. Combine All Ingredients:
- Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in 2 cups of shredded carrots, 1 cup of chopped walnuts, and 3/4 cup of golden raisins.

5. Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. Cool:
- Remove from oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. Prepare Frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and gradually mix in 3 cups of powdered sugar until the frosting is creamy and smooth.

8. Frost the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.

9. Serve:
- Slice into squares to serve.

Total Time

PT80M
1 hour 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Frosting, Spiced Cake, Pineapple Carrot Cake, Easy Dessert Recipe, Moist Carrot Cake, Baking, Homemade Cake, Sweet Treat, Holiday Dessert

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

2,400 calories total

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