Top 10 Most Popular Desserts in America

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber and nutrients.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can be more budget-friendly.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants, while chocolate chunks can be less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, add 4 large eggs, 1 cup canola oil, 1 and 3/4 cups white granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Add 2 cups of baby carrots (or shredded normal carrots) to the mixture.

Add 1 cup of mashed up pineapple to the mixture.

Mix the wet ingredients until combined.

In another bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons baking soda, and 2 teaspoons cinnamon.

Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a spatula until just combined.

Prepare a 13x9 inch pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides with cooking spray.

Pour the cake batter into the prepared pan, scraping down the sides with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, checking at 20 minutes to rotate the pan 180° and checking for doneness with a toothpick.

Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 to 15 minutes after removing it from the oven.

While the cake is cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting by creaming together 1 8 oz package of softened cream cheese and 1/4 cup unsalted butter.

Gradually add 2 cups powdered sugar to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until well combined.

After the cake has cooled, frost it with the cream cheese frosting.

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