Description
This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake combines the classic flavors of carrot cake with a tropical twist from crushed pineapple. Moist, spiced, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting, it’s perfect for any occasion and brings a delightful tropical flavor to your dessert table.
Ingredients
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For the Cake:
- 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)
For the Frosting:
- Cream cheese frosting (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Bake the Cake: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s). Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Frost: Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve your Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake. Enjoy the tropical flavors with every bite!
Notes
- nsure that the pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cake.
- The cake can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator, which helps the flavors to meld together.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60g