*_Ingredients:_*
*For the cake:*
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple (drained slightly, but keep some juice)
1 cup sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
½ cup chopped nuts (optional – walnuts or pecans)
*_Steps:_*
* Preheat oven to 180°C.
* Grease and line your baking tin.
*Mix wet ingredients:*
* In a bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, brown sugar, oil and vanilla until smooth.
*Add fruits & veggies:*
* Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
*Combine dry ingredients:*
* In another bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg.
*Mix together:*
* Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
* Don’t overmix.
*Add nuts (optional):*
* Fold them in gently.
*Bake:*
* Pour into the pan and bake for 35–45 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
* Cool completely before frosting.
*Cream Cheese Frosting:*
200g cream cheese
½ cup butter (softened)
1½ cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla
* Beat everything until smooth and creamy, then spread over the cooled cake.
* Slice the cake and enjoy.
