Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Ingredients

For the Cake:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)

For the Frosting:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Pineapple chunks and shredded carrots, for garnish

How to Make

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a large bowl, beat sugar, eggs, oil, and vanilla until smooth.
4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
5. Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts if using.
6. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool completely.
7. For the frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until smooth.
8. Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with pineapple and carrot shreds.