Enjoy a tropical twist on classic carrot cake with this Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake—a moist, flavorful dessert infused with sweet pineapple, warm spices, and crunchy nuts, all topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (if needed for consistency)