Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

30m
Serves 12
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. 2Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
  3. 3In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  4. 4In another bowl, beat the sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla until smooth and slightly thickened.
  5. 5Fold in the grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple.
  6. 6Gently mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  7. 7Fold in the walnuts if using.
  8. 8Divide the batter evenly between the pans and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. 9Let the cakes cool completely before frosting.
  10. 10For the cream cheese frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  11. 11Add powdered sugar and vanilla, and beat until thick and fluffy.
  12. 12Frost between the layers, then cover the top and sides generously.
  13. 13For that bakery-style finish, let some frosting softly swoop and drip over the edges.
  14. 14Garnish with pineapple chunks and a sprinkle of shredded carrots for that beautiful Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake look.
  15. 15Chill slightly before slicing for clean, thick layers then serve and watch it disappear.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, well drained
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pineapple chunks
  • Shredded carrots

Equipment

oven8-inch round cake pansparchment paperlarge bowlwhisk

Tips

  • Make sure the pineapple is well drained so the cake stays fluffy, not soggy.
  • Do not overmix the batter.
  • Chill slightly before slicing for clean, thick layers.

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