Description
A delicious and moist Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, perfect for potlucks and gatherings, topped with cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Cream cheese frosting for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix the sugars, oil, and eggs until well combined, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined, then fold in shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and walnuts if using.
- Divide the batter between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
Ensure to drain the pineapple well for the best texture. Add walnuts for extra crunch, if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cake, carrot, pineapple, dessert, potluck