Description
Delicious Hawaiian carrot pineapple cake with cream cheese frosting, loaded with pineapple, coconut, and walnuts. A tropical dessert delight
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 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 (optional, for flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and shredded coconut (if using).
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan.
- While the cake cools, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and pineapple juice (if using) until well combined and fluffy.
- Once the cake is completely cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the top.
- Garnish with extra chopped nuts or shredded coconut if desired. Slice and serve.
Notes
- You can substitute applesauce for half the oil for a lighter version.
- For added texture, consider adding raisins to the batter.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Hawaiian, American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 22g