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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Delicious Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake for Tropical Bliss

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake combines the sweetness of carrots with zesty pineapple for a unique dessert experience.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil or melted coconut oil
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar dark brown preferred
  • 4 pieces Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract can substitute with almond extract
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg as an alternative
  • 2 cups Finely Grated Carrots fresh carrots yield the best results
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple well-drained
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts optional
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Milk or heavy cream for richness

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Sifter
  • Wire racks

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans by greasing and flouring them.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs and vanilla, whisking until well-blended.
  3. Gently stir in grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple into the wet mixture.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
  5. Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then invert onto wire racks to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, frost the cake with cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Ensure the carrots are finely grated and pineapple is well-drained to prevent excess moisture in the cake. Customize with toppings as desired.

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