Ingredients
For the Carrot Cake:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
½ cup brown sugar
¾ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups grated carrots
½ cup crushed pineapple, drained
½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cinnamon
For Assembly:
½ cup chopped walnuts (for topping)
½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Carrot Cake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
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Make the Cream Cheese Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add heavy cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Beat until fluffy.
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Assemble the Trifle:
- Crumble the cooled carrot cake into bite-sized pieces.
- In a trifle dish or individual glasses, layer crumbled carrot cake and cream cheese filling, repeating until full.
- Top with chopped walnuts and shredded coconut if desired.
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Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
Nut-Free Option: Omit walnuts and use extra coconut for texture.
Raisin Lover’s Twist: Mix in raisins with the batter for extra sweetness.
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute 1:1 gluten-free flour for all-purpose flour.
Extra Spiced: Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for deeper flavor.
Lighter Version: Swap some heavy cream for Greek yogurt in the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Layered
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 320 kcal