Paula’s Easy Carrot Cake Recipe 🥕🍰
Overview:
Paula’s Easy Carrot Cake is the epitome of simplicity and deliciousness. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a cook time of 40 minutes, this cake is a breeze to make, yet it tastes like it took hours of labor. Bursting with the flavors of pineapple and cinnamon, this moist and tender cake is sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Recipe Category: Dessert
- Keywords: Pineapple, Tropical Fruits, Fruit, Less than 60 Minutes, Oven, Easy
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐✩ (4.5/5) based on 16 reviews
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 twelve x fourteen sheet cake
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 carrots, grated
- 2 cups crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 1288.8
- Total Fat: 73.8g
- Saturated Fat: 20.1g
- Cholesterol: 154.7mg
- Sodium: 670.1mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 150.6g
- Fiber: 4.1g
- Sugar: 113.4g
- Protein: 12.4g
Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a 12×14-inch sheet pan by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, eggs, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple. Stir well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
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Add the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon to the bowl. Mix until the dry ingredients are just combined with the wet ingredients, being careful not to overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared sheet pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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While the cake is baking, prepare the icing. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy.
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Once the cake is finished baking, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
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Once cooled, spread the icing evenly over the top of the cake.
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Slice into squares and serve. Enjoy the moist and flavorful goodness of Paula’s Easy Carrot Cake!
Tips:
- For extra richness, consider adding chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts to the cake batter.
- Ensure that the crushed pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- Store any leftover cake in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.