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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

A delightful and moist carrot cake infused with pineapple and topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for celebrations and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 320

Ingredients

Cake Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional) Optional for added texture

Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Garnish (optional)

  • pineapple chunks For garnish
  • shredded carrots For garnish

Method

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
  • Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  • Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if you’re using them.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let it cool completely.

Frosting

  • For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
  • Add the powdered sugar and vanilla, and mix until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over the cooled cake.
  • Garnish with pineapple chunks and shredded carrots if you like.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30g

Notes

For best results, measure your ingredients properly, and ensure to drain the crushed pineapple well to avoid a soggy cake. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
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