Description
Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake is a tropical twist on the classic carrot cake, blending sweet pineapple, warm spices, and creamy cream cheese frosting. Moist, flavorful, and easy to make, this decadent dessert is perfect for any celebration or as a sweet treat to brighten your day. A slice of paradise in every bite!
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup vegetable oil
4 large eggs
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
-
Prepare the Pans: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans to prevent the cake from sticking.
-
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
-
Add Wet Ingredients: Pour in the vegetable oil and add the eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined.
-
Stir in the Carrots, Pineapple, and Walnuts: Add the grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract to the batter. Stir until evenly distributed. If using walnuts, fold them in.
-
Bake the Cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
-
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes. Then, carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
-
Frost the Cake: Once cooled, spread a layer of cream cheese frosting between the two layers and on top of the cake.
Notes
Add Coconut: For a more tropical flavor, add 1/2 cup of shredded coconut to the batter.
Gluten-Free Option: Substitute gluten-free flour blend for all-purpose flour to make this cake gluten-free.
Vegan Version: Use flax eggs and non-dairy cream cheese for a vegan twist.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
