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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Slice of moist Hawaiian carrot pineapple cake topped with cream cheese frosting and garnished with shredded coconut.
A tropical twist on a classic! This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake is the perfect balance of sweet, spiced, and creamy.

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake
Moist, Tropical, and Irresistibly Rich—This Cake Is Like Sunshine on a Plate!

If you’re craving a cake that combines tropical sweetness with a rich, comforting flavor, look no further than Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake. This cake is a perfect blend of warm, spiced carrot cake with a tropical twist of crushed pineapple and a luscious cream cheese frosting. It’s moist, flavorful, and just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Whether it’s for a special occasion or just because, this cake will definitely steal the show!


What You’ll Need (Makes about 12 servings):

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 (optional)

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