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Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake

Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake tasty
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A tropical twist on a classic carrot cake, featuring pineapple, coconut, and a creamy frosting.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Hawaiian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1–2 tbsp pineapple juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, nutmeg, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix oil, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Stir in grated carrots, pineapple, coconut, and nuts if using.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients, pour into pan, and bake for 35–40 minutes.
  6. Let cake cool completely.
  7. For frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and pineapple juice until smooth.
  8. Spread over cooled cake and garnish with extra coconut or nuts if desired.

Notes

  • This cake is tropical, spiced, and perfectly moist.
  • Garnish with extra coconut or nuts for added texture.

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