Carrot Pineapple Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing

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Carrot Pineapple Cake with Coconut Cream Cheese Icing

This delicious Carrot Pineapple Cake is a great way to enjoy the sweet flavors of pineapple and coconut combined with the nutty flavor of carrots. Topped with a creamy Coconut Cream Cheese Icing, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone.

Ingredients:

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2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup vegetable oil

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups grated carrots

1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Coconut Cream Cheese Icing:

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1/2 cup butter, softened

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

3 cups powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate bowl, mix together oil and sugar until combined. Add eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until blended.
3. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in carrots and pineapple. Pour batter into prepared pan and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely.
5. To make the icing, beat together butter and cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and beat until combined. Stir in vanilla and coconut.
6. Spread icing over cooled cake and serve.