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Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake

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Ingredients

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Cake Base:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil (or melted coconut oil)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained

Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup shredded coconut (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Cake Batter:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set it to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish or two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. Mix the Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a medium bowl.
  3. Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk the sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Add Carrots and Pineapple: Stir in the grated carrots and crushed pineapple.

Bake the Cake:

  1. Incorporate the Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
  2. Pour the Batter into the Pan: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Bake: Place the cake in the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Make the Frosting:

  1. Beat the Cream Cheese and Butter: Use a hand or stand mixer to blend until smooth.
  2. Add Powdered Sugar and Vanilla: Mix until the frosting becomes light and creamy.

Assemble and Serve:

  1. Cool the Cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Frost the Cake: Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
  3. Garnish (Optional): Sprinkle shredded coconut on top for extra texture and tropical flavor.

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