Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake
A delightful tropical dessert combining grated carrots, juicy pineapple, and warm spices for a moist and flavorful cake, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained Make sure to drain well to prevent a wet batter.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour For a denser cake, substitute with cake flour.
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Optional
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut Optional
Topping
- 1 serving Cream cheese frosting For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a cake pan.
- In a large bowl, combine grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and sugar. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together eggs and vegetable oil. Add this mixture to the carrot and pineapple mixture.
- In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until combined.
- If desired, fold in walnuts and coconut.
Baking
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Finishing Touches
- Let the cake cool, then frost with cream cheese frosting. Enjoy your cake!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the wet ingredients. Serve the cake chilled for a refreshing taste, especially during warmer months.