Description
Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake is a moist and flavorful cake that combines the sweetness of carrots and pineapple, topped with a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons crushed pineapple, drained
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, walnuts (if using), and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract and crushed pineapple.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
- For a tropical twist, add shredded coconut to the batter or sprinkle on top of the frosting.
- You can also substitute the walnuts with pecans or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg