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Grandma's Old Fashioned Carrot Cake (with pineapple)

A moist and delicious carrot cake recipe with a hint of pineapple, topped with a creamy frosting. This classic dessert is perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp allspice
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1½ cups vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots about 5-6 carrots, drain excess liquid
  • 8 ounce can crushed pineapple drained
  • ½ cup nuts chopped (I use pecans)
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup coconut ***Optional
Frosting
  • non-stick spray
  • ½ cup butter at room temperature
  • 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
  • 3½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Notes

For extra flavor, toast the nuts before adding them to the batter.