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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Delicious Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake You’ll Love to Make

A delicious Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake that combines sweet grated carrots and juicy pineapple, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free blend if needed
  • 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 (drained) substitute with finely diced fresh pineapple if needed
  • 0.5 cups chopped walnuts (optional) adds crunch
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cake Pans
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, combine sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined.
  4. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the grated carrots, drained pineapple, and walnuts, ensuring even distribution.
  6. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
  8. Beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract.
  9. Once the cakes are cool, frost the top of one layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover cake in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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