Dairy Free Carrot Cake with Pineapple

Total time2 hr 5 min

Prep time30 min

Cook time35 min

Two tender layers packed with finely grated carrot, crushed pineapple, and warm cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg come together into a moist, spiced cake with a hearty crumb — chopped walnuts or pecans add a welcome crunch if you like the extra texture. The batter mixes up in two quick bowls, wet into dry, so there's minimal fuss before it bakes into a golden, springy layer that's easy to slice cleanly once cooled. On top, a rich, tangy frosting gets whipped until light and fluffy, then swept generously over the top and sides for that classic bakery-style finish. A short chill in the fridge before slicing keeps the layers holding their shape and the frosting firm at the edges. This one's a great pick for a dairy free dessert table, delivering all the cozy, spiced flavor of a classic carrot cake without missing a beat.

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Ingredients

12 servings

For the cake

2 cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Unbleached All-Purpose Flour Gold Medal Flour All-Purpose Unbleached - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill Organic All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Bob's Red Mill All Purpose Unbleached White Flour - 5 Lb Pillsbury Best Flour All Purpose - 5 Lb
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2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
2 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
½ tsp salt
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup packed light brown sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups finely grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, well drained
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

For the frosting

16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Chef's tip
Use a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9-inch round cake pans, line the bottoms with parchment paper, and grease the parchment.
2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.

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