Go Back
Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe

Have you ever taken a bite of Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe and thought it couldn't get any better? I used to think the same thing until I tried a Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ### Ingredients
  • * **All-purpose flour** – 2 cups
  • * **Granulated sugar** – 1½ cups
  • * **Brown sugar** – ½ cup
  • * **Baking soda** – 2 teaspoons
  • * **Ground cinnamon** – 2 teaspoons
  • * **Salt** – ½ teaspoon
  • * **Large eggs** – 4
  • * **Vegetable oil** – 1 cup
  • * **Vanilla extract** – 2 teaspoons
  • * **Crushed pineapple drained** – 1 cup
  • * **Carrots finely grated** – 2 cups
  • * **Chopped pecans or walnuts** – 1 cup

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking
  • dishLarge mixing bowlMedium
  • mixing bowlWhiskMeasuring
  • cupsMeasuring spoonsWooden
  • spoonSharp knifeCutting board

Method
 

Step 1: Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line two 9-inch cake pans with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
Step 3: Mix the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Step 4: Create the Batter
  1. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Step 5: Add the Carrots and Pineapple
  1. Fold in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans or walnuts.
Step 6: Divide the Batter
  1. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared cake pans.
Step 7: Bake the Cakes
  1. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Step 8: Cool Completely
  1. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack and cool completely.
Step 9: Make the Frosting
  1. Beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
Step 10: Frost the Cake
  1. Place one cake layer on a serving plate, spread frosting on top, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides.
Step 11: Chill Briefly
  1. Refrigerate the cake for 20 to 30 minutes to help the frosting set.
Step 12: Serve
  1. Slice and serve the cake once the frosting has slightly firmed up.

Video

Notes

The first time I made Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake Recipe, I was looking for something a little different from traditional carrot cake. I wanted the familiar moist texture and warm spices but with a tropical twist. That's when pineapple entered the picture, and honestly, I've never looked back.