Best 7 Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake Recipes

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Have you ever tasted a tantalizingly moist and flavorful cake that bursts with vibrant flavors of orange, pineapple, and carrot? If not, then it's time to embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake recipe. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of citrusy zest, tropical sweetness, and earthy notes that will leave your taste buds dancing. With our step-by-step guide, you'll be able to create this masterpiece in your own kitchen, impressing your family and friends with your baking prowess.

But that's not all; this article is a treasure trove of delectable recipes that will satisfy any sweet tooth. Alongside the Orange Pineapple Carrot Cake, you'll find a collection of irresistible desserts that will tantalize your senses. From the tangy Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes to the classic Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting, each recipe is a testament to the versatility of these vibrant ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this article has something for everyone. So, grab your apron, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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A moist carrot cake with pineapple, chopped walnuts, and topped with an easy cream cheese frosting. This Pineapple Carrot Cake is perfect for Easter or carrot cake lovers!

Provided by Danielle

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups (250 grams) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (180ml) canola or vegetable oil
4 large eggs (, room temperature)
1 and 1/2 cups (300 grams) light brown sugar
1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
1 (8-ounce) can crushed pineapple (, drained)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 cups (300 grams) grated carrots (, lightly packed)
3/4 cup (90 grams) chopped walnuts
1/2 cup (75 grams) raisins ((optional))
1 (8-ounce) package brick style cream cheese (, softened to room temperature)
1/2 cup (115 grams) unsalted butter (, softened to room temperature)
2 cups (240 grams) powdered sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate large mixing bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, brown sugar, granulated sugar, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Add the grated carrots and chopped walnuts to the wet ingredients and stir until well combined.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix with a whisk or rubber spatula until just combined, making sure not to over mix the batter.
  • Pour the cake batter into the prepared baking pan and spread around into one even layer. Bake at 350°F for 35-45 minutes or until the top of the cake is set and a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. If needed, tent with foil for the last 15-20 minutes of baking to prevent excess browning on top of the cake.
  • Remove from the oven, transfer to a wire rack, and allow to cool completely in the pan.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the butter and mix for about 30 seconds-1 minute until well combined and smooth. Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract and continue mixing until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Using a knife or an offset spatula, top the cooled carrot cake with the cream cheese frosting. Slice into pieces, serve, and enjoy!

ISAAC'S CARROT CAKE



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A less-dense and wonderfully moist carrot cake with canned mandarin oranges rather than pineapple. A friend shared the recipe with me and I made it to celebrate the birth of my son (a birthday cake). It tastes best if you let it sit in the refrigerator overnight.

Provided by Kali Peacock

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Carrot Cake Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups white sugar
2 ½ teaspoons baking soda
2 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups shredded carrots
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained
1 ¼ cups vegetable oil
3 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13x2-inch baking dish.
  • Whisk flour, sugar, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg together in a bowl. Beat carrots, mandarin oranges, oil, eggs, vanilla extract, and orange zest into flour mixture with an electric mixer until batter is smooth, about 2 minutes. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.1 calories, Carbohydrate 62 g, Cholesterol 46.5 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 488.2 mg, Sugar 36.7 g

ORANGE CARROT CAKE



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Juicy bits of mandarin oranges flavor every bite of classic carrot cake. Cream cheese adds rich flavor to ready-to-spread frosting.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h50m

Yield 15

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (2 medium)
1 cup flaked coconut
1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup water
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
4 eggs
1 can (11 oz) mandarin orange segments, undrained
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 container Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy vanilla frosting
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, stir carrots and coconut with 3 tablespoons of the dry cake mix. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, the oil, water, cinnamon, allspice, eggs and oranges with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and coconut. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 41 to 46 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Stir in frosting until well mixed. Spread frosting over cake. Sprinkle with pecans (or top with additional mandarin orange segments just before serving). Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 34 g, TransFat 2 g

CARROT PINEAPPLE CAKE I



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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

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

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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This is an easy, moist, and tender carrot cake with delicate tropical flavors and macadamia nuts. There are a lot of ingredients, but they come together in just minutes.

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
9 1/2 ounces can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
  • Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup juice concentrate, sour cream, and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth.
  • Beat in dry ingredients; stir in carrots, pineapple, raisins, and nuts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool cake completely in pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup juice concentrate in medium bowl.
  • Beat until blended.
  • Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Spread frosting over cake.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Chill until frosting sets, then cover and keep chilled.).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 655.2, Fat 34.9, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 126.2, Sodium 539.5, Carbohydrate 81.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 61.1, Protein 7.7

PINEAPPLE ORANGE CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cakes. It's moist and light yet so satisfying. I've been adapting it for years and now it's almost guilt-free. -Pam Sjolund, Columbia, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, undrained
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
TOPPING:
1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple, undrained
1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant vanilla pudding mix
1 carton (8 ounces) reduced-fat whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, oranges, egg whites and applesauce on low speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. , In a bowl, combine the pineapple and pudding mix. Fold in whipped topping just until blended. Spread over cake. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 310mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

ORANGE-PINEAPPLE CARROT CAKE



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Categories     Cake     Dessert     Bake     Cream Cheese     Orange     Raisin     Pineapple     Macadamia Nut     Carrot     Spring     Bon Appétit     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs
3/4 cup frozen pineapple-orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 8 1/2-ounce can crushed pineapple in juice, well drained
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 1/2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter and flour 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Combine first 5 ingredients in medium bowl; whisk to blend. Using an electric mixer, beat 2 cups sugar, eggs, 1/2 cup juice concentrate, sour cream, and vegetable oil in large bowl until smooth. Beat in dry ingredients; stir in carrots, pineapple, raisins, and nuts. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Cool cake completely in pan.
  • Combine cream cheese, butter, and remaining 1/4 cup juice concentrate in medium bowl. Beat until blended. Add powdered sugar and beat until smooth. Spread frosting over cake. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Chill until frosting sets, then cover and keep chilled.)

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
  • Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cake will taste. If possible, use organic or locally-sourced ingredients.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

The Orange-Pineapple-Carrot Cake is a delicious and moist cake that is perfect for any occasion. With its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation, this cake is sure to be a hit with your friends and family. Whether you are a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is easy to follow and will yield a delicious and impressive cake. So next time you are looking for a special cake to make, give the Orange-Pineapple-Carrot Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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