tropical carrot cake

This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake is moist, tender, and filled with tropical flair! Packed with juicy crushed pineapple, freshly grated carrots, shredded coconut, and optional crunchy walnuts—all wrapped up in warm cinnamon spice and topped with a dreamy cream cheese frosting. It’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing dessert for Easter, birthdays, or any day you want to bring a little aloha into your kitchen.

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake – A Tropical Twist on a Classic Favorite

all-purpose flour

sugar

baking soda

baking powder

cinnamon

salt

vegetable oil

eggs

carrots

pineapple,

coconut

walnuts (optional)

cream cheese, softened

unsalted butter, softened

vanilla extract

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.

In a separate bowl, mix the oil and eggs until well blended. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, shredded coconut, and walnuts if using.

Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, stirring until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops.

Bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto wire racks to cool completely.

While the cakes cool, make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until fluffy.

Frost the top of one cooled cake layer, place the second layer on top, and finish frosting the top and sides. Garnish with extra coconut or pineapple, if desired.

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