Pineapple Carrot Cake: Indulgent Mini Cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Pineapple Carrot Cake is the perfect indulgent treat to enjoy during the holidays. These mini cakes are topped with rich cream cheese frosting, adding a delightful sweetness.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini cakes 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare mini cake pans by greasing them.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla.
- Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour the batter into prepared mini cake pans and bake for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Frost the cooled mini cakes and serve.
Notes
- Make sure the carrots are finely grated for the best texture.
- The pineapple should be well-drained to avoid excess moisture in the batter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cake
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: pineapple carrot cake, mini cakes, cream cheese frosting, holiday dessert