Description
Indulge in the tropical delight of our Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, an incredible dessert that perfectly marries the sweetness of carrots and pineapple. This moist and flavorful cake is a crowd-pleaser, making it ideal for birthdays, potlucks, or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With simple steps and readily available ingredients, even beginner bakers can create this show-stopping dessert. Topped with creamy frosting and optional nuts, this cake not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on any dessert table. Get ready to impress your guests with this delightful combination of flavors!
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
- 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) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat together sugar, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Stir in shredded carrots and crushed pineapple.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Optionally fold in chopped walnuts.
- Divide batter between prepared pans and bake for about 30-35 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy; gradually add powdered sugar with vanilla extract.
- Once cooled completely, frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg