Pineapple Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 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 finely shredded carrot packed
• 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
• Frosting Ingredients:
• 3 ounces cream cheese softened
• 1 tablespoon butter softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups sifted powdered sugar
• milk as needed

1. To make the cake, sift dry ingredients together in a large bowl.

2. Add wet ingredients and mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.

3. Pour batter into a greased and floured 9x9-inch baking pan.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until cake tests done.

5. Cool 10 minutes on wire rack, and then remove from pan. Cover with a clean towel and frost when cool.

6. 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.