Simple Paula Deen Carrot Cake With Pineapple Recipe Ideas - Worth Pinning

Ingredients

• 3 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, well-drained
• 4 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups (355 ml) vegetable oil
• 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour
• 2 cups (400 g) sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 (8 ounces/226 g) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 stick (113 g) salted butter, room temperature
• 1 (16 ounces/454 g) box powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (226 g) chopped pecans, divided (optional)