Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup grated carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round baking pans. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the sugar, oil, and eggs until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients alternately with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Gently fold in the crushed pineapple and grated carrots.
- Step 3: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 4: While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
- Step 5: Once the cakes are completely cool, frost the top of one layer with a generous amount of cream cheese frosting. Carefully place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake.
Notes
- Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a warm, comforting treat, gently reheat individual slices in the microwave for 15-20 seconds.
- Serve a slice of this moist cake alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for a truly decadent dessert experience.
- To prevent the carrots from settling to the bottom, gently fold them into the batter in two additions, ensuring even distribution throughout the cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American