This is a family (and friends!) favorite. You can taste the love in this cake! We have celebrated many a birthday over the years with this delicious dessert! But beware—it’s definitely not lo-cal!

Ingredients:

Cake

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple (drained)
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Frosting

  • 1 eight-ounce package cream cheese (room temperature)
  • 1 cube of butter (room temperature)
  • 1 box of powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla (optional)

Directions:

  • Cream the first three ingredients together.
  • Then mix the baking soda, cinnamon, and baking powder together with the flour and add to the wet mixture—just until absorbed.
  • Next add the carrots, pineapple, and walnuts—it is important not to overmix these ingredients.
  • Pour into 2 greased and floured 9-inch cake pans or one 9 by 11-inch pan.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degree F oven for approximately 40 minutes.
  • Frost when cool.

Enjoy thoroughly and exercise tomorrow!