🍰 Step-by-Step Method
Step 1: Preheat and Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8-inch round or square baking pan (or line with parchment paper).
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir in the shredded coconut and chopped nuts if using.
Step 3: Combine the Wet Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add the oil and vanilla extract, then mix in the crushed pineapple and grated carrots. Stir until well combined.
Step 4: Combine Wet and Dry
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Mix gently until everything is fully incorporated, but don't overmix.
Step 5: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely before frosting.
Step 6: Prepare the Frosting
Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Add vanilla and gradually beat in the powdered sugar. Add pineapple juice (or milk) one tablespoon at a time until the frosting reaches a spreadable consistency.
Step 7: Frost and Decorate
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake. Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts, toasted coconut, or even pineapple tidbits on top for garnish.
🌟 Tips for a Perfect Cake
Don't skip the pineapple — it's what keeps the cake ultra-moist and brings the tropical flavor to life.
Grate carrots finely so they blend smoothly into the batter.
Refrigerate the cake if making ahead. The flavors deepen overnight, and the texture becomes even richer.
Want layers? Double the recipe and make it a stunning layer cake with extra cream cheese frosting in between.
🌞 A Slice of Paradise
This Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cream Cake is a celebration of textures and flavors—moist, rich, and perfectly balanced between tropical fruitiness and creamy decadence. It’s the kind of dessert that makes any day feel like a holiday. Serve it with iced tea, coconut coffee, or even a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream for the ultimate tropical indulgence.
