Best 4 Carrot Cake With Crushed Pineapple And Pecans Recipes

Indulge in the delectable flavors of Carrot Cake with Crushed Pineapple and Pecans, a classic dessert with a delightful twist. This moist and tender cake boasts a symphony of flavors, with sweet carrots adding a vibrant color and natural sweetness, crushed pineapple providing a burst of tangy-sweetness, and crunchy pecans adding a nutty texture. Topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting, this cake is a perfect balance of moist cake and creamy frosting. If you're looking for a dessert that's both delicious and visually appealing, this Carrot Cake is sure to impress.

In addition to the classic Carrot Cake recipe, the article also features variations like Pineapple Carrot Cake with Pineapple Cream Cheese Frosting, a tropical twist on the classic, and Carrot Cake Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for individual servings or on-the-go snacking. For those who prefer a gluten-free option, the Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a delicious alternative. And if you're short on time, the Easy Carrot Cake with Canned Pineapple and Cream Cheese Frosting provides a simplified version that still delivers on flavor.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE I

Carrot Pineapple Cake I image

The carrots and pineapple work together to keep this cake moist and wholesome.

Provided by Linda

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Pineapple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ¾ cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups shredded carrots
1 cup flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla. Mix with wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in carrots, coconut, walnuts and pineapple.
Pour into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Don't panic, the center will sink a little. Allow to cool.
To make the frosting: Cream the butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until creamy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.1 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 287.7 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

PINEAPPLE PECAN CARROT CAKE

Pineapple Pecan Carrot Cake image

If you're looking for an easy, delicious Easter cake, this Pineapple Pecan Carrot Cake is everything you'd hope for

Provided by Sarah Kozowski

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 3⁄4 cup white sugar
3 eggs
1 cup vegetable oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup coconut (flaked)
2 cup carrot (shredded)
1 cup pecans/walnuts (chopped)
1 can(8 oz) crushed pineapple (drained)
1 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/4 cup butter (softened)
2 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Steps:

In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, sugar, oil and vanilla.
Mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl.
Stir in the egg mixture. Stir gently, just until combined. Stir in carrots, coconut, chopped pecans/walnuts(toast 'em first) and pineapple.
Pour into a 9×13 greased baking dish. Bake at 350F for 40 to 45 minutes till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. COOL COMPLETELY.
Combine all frosting ingredients together (cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar and vanilla) with an electric mixer until smooth.
You may need to add a little milk to make it spreadable if your butter wasn't soft enough.
Spread frosting evenly on top of cake. Cut the cake into any size you like.

PINEAPPLE PECAN CARROT CAKE

Pineapple Pecan Carrot Cake image

Make and share this Pineapple Pecan Carrot Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carrot Cake

Categories Dessert

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 cake, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
3 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups peeled and grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
8 ounces crushed pineapple
16 ounces cream cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup shredded coconut

Steps:

Beat together oil, sugar and eggs until completely combined.
In a large bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and cloves.
Add to egg-sugar mix and mix well.
Drain the pineapple well.
Add carrots, pecans, and pineapple to mix. Blend well.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9 or 10 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let cake cool on rack without taking out of pan.
Cream together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
Take cake out of pan and cover with the frosting. Sprinkle with coconut.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1098.9, Fat 75.9, SaturatedFat 22, Cholesterol 141.7, Sodium 819.3, Carbohydrate 98.2, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 68.5, Protein 11.8

CARROT & PINEAPPLE BUNDT CAKE WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

Carrot & Pineapple Bundt Cake With Cream Cheese Frosting image

My SIL wanted a carrot cake for her birthday. I am not keen on layered cakes. They are too much of a pain to make. Bundt cakes have the less hassle and pretty presentation factor. My first attempt was in a more complex designed bundt pan and it was a flop! Use a simple design bundt pan, make sure to grease it up really well, and flour it.

Provided by Aussie-In-California

Categories Dessert

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 Cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

3 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple in juice
2 cups carrots, grated
3 eggs, room temperature beaten
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups pecans, chopped
4 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons milk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

CAKE: Grease and lightly flour bundt pan.
In a large bowl mix together flour, sugars, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Drain crushed pineapple reserve the drained juice.
In medium sized bowl separate bowl mix the pineapple juice, eggs, vegetable oil, vanilla and mix well.
Add wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Mix for 3 minutes or until well incorporated.
Stir in carrots, crushed pineapple and chopped pecans.
Pour into pan and Bake at 325°F for 1 1/4 hours (check after one hour with a toothpick and remove cake when the pick comes out dry).
Let the cake cool for 20 mins in the pan and then turn out onto cooling rack. Do not frost till completely cool.
ICING/FROSTING: Mix sugar, cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla. Fold in chopped pecans and spread onto cool cake.

Tips:

For a moist and flavorful carrot cake, use fresh carrots and pineapple. Grating the carrots finely will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter.
Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
Use a bundt pan or tube pan to bake the carrot cake. This will allow the cake to cook evenly and prevent it from becoming too dense.
Bake the cake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting set properly.
For a cream cheese frosting, use full-fat cream cheese and unsalted butter. This will give the frosting a rich and creamy flavor.
Add crushed pineapple and pecans to the cream cheese frosting for extra flavor and texture.

Conclusion:

Carrot cake with crushed pineapple and pecans is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are a beginner baker or an experienced one, this carrot cake recipe is sure to be a hit. So, preheat your oven and let's get baking!