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.)

Javed javes
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover carrots. It's also a delicious and healthy snack.


Eric Monahan
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I've tried several different carrot cake recipes and this one is by far the best. It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness.


Lewany Khan
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


PAKHTUN GAMING
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Elle Read
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This cake was a bit of a disappointment. The flavor was bland and the texture was dry.


SAID N S
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Zeke Wheeler
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This cake is a bit more dense than I expected, but it's still very good. The flavor is amazing.


Indra Koli
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I always get compliments on it when I make it.


Kelvin Bonney
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was perfect.


Kemi AD
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit. It's moist and flavorful, and the frosting is to die for.


Emilson Fortunat
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This cake was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The orange, pineapple, and carrot flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this again.