Pumpkin Carrot Cake Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Carrot Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice; 3 large eggs; 1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pie filling); 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained; 1 cup grated carrot; 1 cup flaked coconut; 1 1/4 cups chopped nuts, divided; Cream Cheese Frosting; 11 ounces cream cheese, softened (8 oz. and 3 oz. pkg); 1/3 cup butter, softened; 3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 teaspoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups canned pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup grated carrot
1 cup flaked coconut
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts, divided
Cream Cheese Frosting
11 ounces cream cheese, softened (8 oz. and 3 oz. pkg)
1/3 cup butter, softened
3 1/2 cups sifted powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

1
Cream Cheese Frosting: Add cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar to a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer until fluffy.
2
Add in vanilla, orange juice, and orange peel; beat to combine; set aside.
3
Cake: In a mixing bowl, add the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir to combine.
4
In a measuring cup, add the milk and lemon juice; stir to combine (will look curdled).
5
In a big mixing bowl, add the eggs, pumpkin, sugars, and vegetable oil; beat to combine.
6
Add in the pineapple, carrots, and milk mixture; mix well.
7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter; beat until combined.
8
Add in coconut and 1 cup nuts; stir to combine.
9
Pour batter into two 9-inch greased round baking pans.
10
Bake at 350u00b0 for 30-35 minutes or until pick comes out clean.
11
Cool in pans for 15 minutes.
12
Turn cakes out onto wire rack and let cool completely.
13
Frost cake between layers, on the sides, and on top of the cake with Cream Cheese Frosting.
14
Garnish with remaining nuts.
15
Store in the refrigerator.

1871

kcal

Calories

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Carrot Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Carrot Cake

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