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Tropical Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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A moist spiced carrot cake with crushed pineapple and a zesty cream cheese frosting, perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups finely grated carrots
  • 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Extra toasted coconut flakes, pineapple wedges, lime zest, and edible flowers for garnish

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  4. Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. Combine the wet ingredients in another bowl.
  6. Blend the wet and dry mixtures until just combined.
  7. Fold in the carrots, crushed pineapple, toasted coconut, and nuts.
  8. Pour the batter into prepared pans.
  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  10. Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
  11. Prepare the cream cheese frosting.
  12. Frost the first layer with frosting, add the second layer, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
  13. Garnish with toasted coconut, pineapple wedges, lime zest, and edible flowers if desired.

Notes

Cool the cakes completely before frosting for best results.

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