Description
This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake combines moist spiced carrot cake with juicy crushed pineapple and creamy frosting for a tropical dessert you’ll love. Easy to make and perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups granulated sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 3 large eggs 1 cup vegetable oil 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple with juice 2 cups freshly grated carrots 1 batch cream cheese frosting
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease two 9-inch round cake pans. Line the bottoms with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. In another bowl, beat eggs, then stir in vegetable oil and crushed pineapple (including juice). Fold in the grated carrots. Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for about 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Frost cooled cakes with cream cheese frosting, stack layers if desired, and serve.
Notes
Use canned crushed pineapple for best consistency. Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Cool completely before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg