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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake for a Tropical Escape

A delightful Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake that unites the sweetness of pineapple and carrots, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained well
  • 1 cup shredded coconut toasted optional
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Cake pans

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix together oil and eggs, then stir in carrots, pineapple, coconut, and walnuts.
  4. Fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture until just combined.
  5. Divide batter evenly in prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes.
  6. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth for frosting.
  8. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, beating until fluffy.
  9. Frost the cooled cake layers with cream cheese frosting, garnishing as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the crushed pineapple is well-drained to maintain cake texture.

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