🍽️ Directions:
🔥 Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
🥄 Mix the Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
🍳 Add the Wet Ingredients:
Add the vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients, and mix until well combined.
🥕 Add the Carrots and Pineapple:
Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts (if you’re using them).
🍰 Bake the Cake:
Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
❄️ Cool the Cakes:
Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then carefully turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
🍰 Frost and Serve:
Once the cakes are cool, frost them generously with cream cheese frosting. Serve, slice, and enjoy!
⏰ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🍳 Cooking Time: 35 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 55 minutes
🍴 Servings: 12 servings
🔥 Calories per Serving: 450 kcal
💡 Why You’ll Love This Cake:
This Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake offers a delicious balance of sweet, spicy, and tropical flavors. The grated carrots add moisture and texture, while the crushed pineapple gives a burst of sweetness. Paired with a smooth cream cheese frosting, this cake is an irresistible dessert for any occasion!
🍴 Serving Suggestions:
Serve this cake at your next family gathering, birthday party, or holiday feast! It pairs wonderfully with a cup of coffee or tea, making it the perfect sweet treat to enjoy any time of day.
Happy baking! 🎉👩🍳👨🍳
