Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this moist and flavorful Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake. This dessert is a delightful combination of sweet pineapple, grated carrots, and creamy coconut, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (with juice)
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for frosting)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined. Add to the dry ingredients and mix.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in carrots, crushed pineapple, coconut, and nuts if using.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40–45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Prepare frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beat until fluffy. Add milk if needed for consistency.
- Frost the cake: Spread frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with nuts or coconut.
Notes
- This cake gets moister with time, so consider making it a day ahead.
- It can be made as a layered cake or cupcakes with adjusted baking times.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
