Pineapple Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting 🍍🥕
This moist and flavorful Pineapple Carrot Cake is packed with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and warm spices — all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s a perfect dessert for spring gatherings, holidays, or any time you want a cake that’s rich in flavor and beautifully textured.
🧾 Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) packed brown sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil
- ¼ cup (60ml) buttermilk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1–2 tbsp heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
For Garnish:
- Grated carrots
- Shredded coconut
- Lime slices or zest
- Chopped nuts
