Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this moist and delicious Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake. The perfect blend of pineapple, carrots, and cream cheese frosting makes this a delightful treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup (240ml) vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups (220g) grated carrots
- 1 cup (200g) crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup (50g) chopped walnuts (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pineapple juice (optional, for extra flavor)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat & Prepare the Pans – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients – Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients – Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add carrots and pineapple.
- Step 4: Combine & Bake – Mix dry ingredients into wet. Fold in walnuts. Divide batter into pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- Step 5: Cool the Cakes – Let cakes cool before frosting.
- Step 6: Make the Cream Cheese Frosting – Beat cream cheese and butter. Add sugar, vanilla, and pineapple juice.
- Step 7: Assemble & Frost the Cake – Layer cake and frost. Garnish with walnuts or pineapple.
Notes
- Use freshly grated carrots – Pre-shredded store-bought carrots are too dry.
- Drain the pineapple well – Too much liquid can make the cake dense.
- Don’t overmix the batter – Stir just until combined for a light, fluffy cake.
- Chill the frosting – Refrigerate for 15 minutes before frosting for a firmer consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
