Ingredients
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup oil
2 eggs
1 cup (packed) finely shredded carrot
1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
Frosting Ingredients:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespon butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups sifted powdered sugar
milk, as needed
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Instructions
To make the cake, sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl.
Add wet ingredients and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
Pour batter into a greased and floured 9×9-inch baking pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.
Cool 10 minutes on wire rack, and then remove from pan. Cover with a clean towel and frost when cool.
To make frosting, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until fluffy. Add powdered sugar. Beat, adding a little milk as needed to achieve desired consistency. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the frosted cake, if desired.
