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Sliced Hawaiian carrot pineapple cake showing moist layers with cream cheese frosting on white plate
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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake is a tropical twist on a classic favorite. Made with freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, it’s moist, flavorful, and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any celebration or just to satisfy a sweet craving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Hawaiian
Calories: 485
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 cups carrots freshly grated
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple drained
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, oil, and vanilla until combined. Stir in grated carrots and crushed pineapple.
  4. Gradually add the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting.
  7. To make the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Add powdered sugar gradually and beat until fluffy. Mix in vanilla extract.
  8. Spread the frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

For extra texture, you can add chopped walnuts or shredded coconut to the cake batter. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
  • Calories: 485
  • Total Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Total Carbohydrates: 65g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Total Sugars: 58g
  • Added Sugars: 50g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Vitamin A: 110% DV
  • Vitamin C: 15% DV