Description
A moist and tender Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake bursting with tropical flavors and topped with a creamy frosting. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 1/2 cups crushed pineapple, well-drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- For the Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons pineapple juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- In a large bowl, combine the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not over-mix.
- Stir in the grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and optional walnuts, pecans, or shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before inverting them onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cakes cool, prepare the frosting. In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar and pineapple juice, beating until smooth and spreadable.
- Once the cakes are completely cool, place one layer on a serving plate. Spread a generous amount of frosting over the top.
- Place the second cake layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Decorate with shredded carrot, pineapple bits, and extra coconut if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the crushed pineapple is very well-drained to prevent a soggy cake.
- For a lighter texture, sift the dry ingredients before mixing.
- Use room temperature eggs and butter for easier mixing.
- Cool cakes completely before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
- This recipe is naturally vegetarian.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg