Description
A delightful Hawaiian carrot pineapple cake that evokes comfort and joy, featuring moist carrots and crushed pineapple wrapped in a creamy frosting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the pan and mix dry ingredients: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan, and whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: Beat granulated sugar with eggs until smooth, then add vegetable oil and vanilla extract, mixing well. Fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple (and walnuts if using), then pour into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
Notes
Switch to whole wheat flour for a lighter option. Use alternative nuts like pecans or replace cream cheese frosting with coconut whipped cream for a tropical twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hawaiian cake, carrot cake, pineapple cake, dessert, baking