Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake
A delightfully moist and flavorful carrot cake infused with tropical crushed pineapple, topped with creamy cream cheese frosting. An easy, crowd-pleasing dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 1 hr
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp salt
1½ 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)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pineapple chunks for garnish (optional)
Shredded carrots for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts if using.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
- For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with pineapple and carrot shreds if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the pineapple is well-drained to prevent a soggy cake.
- Allowing the cake to cool completely before frosting is essential.
- Store the frosted cake covered in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 calories
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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