Carrot and Pineapple Cake

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Pots and Plans

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Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
8 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 10 min

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Ingredients

For the cake:

2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
3 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour, divided
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 pound carrots, grated
1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple

For the frosting:

3/4 pound cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 pound confectioners' sugar, sifted

For the decoration:

1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Butter 2 (8-inch) round cake pans. Line with parchment paper, then butter and flour the pans.

For the cake:

Beat the sugar, oil, and eggs together in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until light yellow. Add the vanilla. In another bowl, sift together 2 1/2 cups flour, the cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Toss the raisins and walnuts with 1 tablespoon flour. Fold in the carrots and pineapple. Add to the batter and mix well.

Divide the batter equally between the 2 pans. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool completely in the pans set over a wire rack.

For the frosting:

Mix the cream cheese, butter and vanilla in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until just combined. Add the sugar and mix until smooth.

Place 1 layer, flat-side up, on a flat plate or cake pedestal. With a knife or offset spatula, spread the top with frosting. Place the second layer on top, rounded side up, and spread the frosting evenly on the top and sides of the cake. Decorate with diced pineapple.

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deborah orlando, FL 02-07-2010
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Mud slide!
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

I made this cake yesterday, followed directions to a "t". Looked great, but when I put the frosting on, the WHOLE CAKE BROKE... into pieces, large pieces! Then the frosting started to ooze off the cake onto the platter then onto the counter top. What a mess! I think it was too much frosting. Before having to throw it all away, and believe me, I did not want to because of all the work I had put into it, I did taste it and it was very good and super moist. It was to be for work, but I couldn't take anything looking like that to work. May try again, don't know what I did wrong. Next time I will make it a sheet cake.Read more
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Elena Olney, MD 02-03-2010
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Incredible!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cake is so easy to make. I made it for Thanksgiving 2009 and it got rave reviews from the family. Later my dad called... to say that was the BEST Cake he had ever eaten. It is extremly moist, has well balanced flavors and the cream cheese icing is fantastic. Baked in a 2 tier gives a grand presentation, I cover mine with crushed walnut sprinkles instead of pinapple. The pieces need to be cut thin due to how high the cake turns out to be. Also, I baked a sheet cake and it came out just as delicious! I did not use fresh pineapple, I bought the crushed and drained it. If you love carrot cake, this is the best you will ever eat. Now when I get invited, the carrot cake has to come along or they won't let me in!!Read more
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berah newark, NJ 02-02-2010
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just great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is the first time i'v ever made any cake from scratch. it was so easy and my family and i were so impressed with the... results. i also made the frosting but left out the butter ( cause i forgot) but it still tasted great.Read more
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Leigh Frederick, MD 01-22-2010
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GREAT!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Everybody who eats this loves it- the cake is moist and so good and the icing is PERFECT. Try it!!!
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DIANE ny, NY 01-18-2010
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Unbelievably good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Made this for a dinner party last night and one friend said it's the best cake he has ever eaten. It's definitely a winner... - rich, moist and incredibly flavorful. The frosting is delicious too. The pineapple is a nice addition. I left the raisins out. This recipe is definitely a keeper.Read more
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Marsha Abington, MA 01-15-2010
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My grandson's new Favorite cake!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm teaching my 12 y.o. grandson to cook and bake and thought this might be a good recipe for him to try. He made this all... by himself as I sat by and watched. We didn't have fresh pineapple, so used crushed instead, but it was still, by far, the best carrot cake we've ever had. Thanks Ina.......we think you are great!Read more