Slice of moist Hawaiian carrot pineapple cake topped with cream cheese frosting and garnished with shredded coconut.
18, May 2025
Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

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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