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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe
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Indulge in the tropical flavors of Hawaii with this moist and flavorful Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake. A delightful blend of carrots, pineapple, and warm spices, topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 (8 oz) can crushed pineapple (with juice)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tablespoons pineapple juice or milk (for consistency)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pans: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 8-inch round pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
  3. Combine wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, and oil. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. Combine batter: Stir in the dry ingredients until just combined. Fold in carrots, pineapple, nuts, and coconut if using.
  5. Bake: Pour batter into prepared pan(s) and bake for 35–40 minutes. Cool completely.
  6. Make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pineapple juice until spreadable.
  7. Frost cake: Frost the cooled cake and garnish with nuts or coconut.

Notes

  • This cake tastes even better the next day after the flavors meld.
  • Store in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.
  • Can be made as a layer cake, sheet cake, or cupcakes.

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