Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake
The Best soft and fluffy carrot cake with crushed pineapple and rich cream cheese frosting a tropical twist that makes every bite irresistible and perfectly balanced.
- Prep Time: 25 Minutes
- Cook Time: 40 Minutes
- Total Time: 65 Minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-inspired American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cake Base
250 g all-purpose flour
10 g baking powder
5 g baking soda
2 g ground cinnamon
3 g fine salt
300 g granulated sugar
3 large eggs
240 ml vegetable oil
10 ml vanilla extract
220 g carrots, finely grated
150 g crushed pineapple, well drained
60 g walnuts, chopped (optional)
Frosting and Garnish
225 g cream cheese, softened
115 g unsalted butter, softened
240 g powdered sugar
5 ml vanilla extract
Pineapple chunks, for garnish
Shredded carrots, for garnish
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease and flour a 23 x 33 cm rectangular baking pan.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat the granulated sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts if using.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool completely in the pan.
To make the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
Add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, then beat until smooth and fluffy.
Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
Garnish with pineapple chunks and shredded carrots before serving.
Notes
Make sure the crushed pineapple is well drained so the cake does not become too wet.
Cool the cake completely before frosting for the best texture and appearance.
Walnuts add a nice crunch, but they can be left out for a nut-free version.
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