Hawaiian Pineapple Carrot Cake by Tiktokfoodgame

Ingredients

• 2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 0.5 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cup carrots, finely grated
• 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• 0.5 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened (for frosting)
• 3 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
• 0.5 cup pecans, chopped (for topping)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Whisk granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil in a large bowl until smooth; add eggs and vanilla, mixing until creamy.
3. Stir together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
4. Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
5. Stir in grated carrots, drained pineapple, 1 cup pecans, and shredded coconut until evenly distributed.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Cool the cake completely on a wire rack before frosting.
8. Beat cream cheese and butter together until fluffy; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
9. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and sprinkle with the remaining 0.5 cup of chopped pecans.