Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, a moist and flavorful dessert that’s perfect for any occasion! This cake combines the sweet essence of shredded carrots and crushed pineapple, creating a harmonious blend that tantalizes your taste buds. Topped with luscious cream cheese frosting, each slice is a memorable treat, ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home. With its easy preparation and customizable ingredients, you can adapt this recipe to fit your taste. Whether you prefer adding nuts or experimenting with different frostings, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon milk (optional, for consistency)
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine granulated sugar, eggs, and vegetable oil. Beat these ingredients until smooth and well combined.
- Add the shredded carrots and drained crushed pineapple to the wet mixture. Stir gently until everything is mixed well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture while stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- If you’re using walnuts, fold them into the batter now.
- Divide your batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After baking, remove from oven and let cool in pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- In a medium bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and unsalted butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar followed by vanilla extract until fluffy. If needed, add milk for desired consistency.
- Once cooled completely, place one layer on a serving platter. Spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top before adding the second layer.
- Finish by frosting both top and sides of your cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg