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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake: A Tropical Twist on Tradition

A delightful Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake marries the comfort of carrot cake with tropical pineapple for an unforgettable dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Hawaiian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour This gives the cake its structure and soft crumb.
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Works with the pineapple's acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adds a comforting flavor.
  • pinch Salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and moisture.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for binding ingredients.
  • 0.5 cups Vegetable Oil Keeps the cake moist.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Elevates the overall flavor.
  • 2 cups Grated Carrots The star ingredient for moisture.
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Adds tropical flair.
  • 0.5 cups Chopped Walnuts Optional for a crunch.
For the Frosting
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Base for a luscious frosting.
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Essential for richness.
  • 3 cups Powdered Sugar Sweetens and helps stiffen frosting.
For Garnish
  • Pineapple chunks Adds a tropical touch.
  • Shredded Carrots For a festive finish.

Equipment

  • 9-inch round cake pans
  • Mixing Bowls
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans.
  2. Mix together the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Blend the wet ingredients in another bowl until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the carrot and pineapple mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Divide the batter between the cake pans and bake for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes.
  8. Prepare the cream cheese frosting by mixing all frosting ingredients.
  9. Frost the cooled cake layers with cream cheese frosting.
  10. Garnish with pineapple chunks and shredded carrots, slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and texture.

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