This Mediterranean Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake has a soft and moist texture. We prepare this pineapple cake with whole wheat pastry flour, olive oil, Greek yogurt, honey, maple syrup, orange zest, and a light Greek yogurt cream cheese frosting. This pineapple cake contains approximately 31 g net carbs and 325 calories. We bake this pineapple cake in about one hour. This Mediterranean Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake an excellent choice for family desserts, birthdays, holiday celebrations, afternoon tea, weekend baking, and special occasions. We can refrigerate this cake for 4–5 days and freeze it for 3 months, so you can prepare it earlier. You can serve this pineapple cake with Greek Yogurt with Honey, Fresh Berry Salad, Herbal Tea, Cappuccino, or Fresh Fruit Platter.
STATS:
- Course: Dessert
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 325 kcal
- Diet: Mediterranean
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Hawaiian
- Servings: 12
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Portion Size: 1 slice
- Cooking Method: Baking
- Difficulty Level: Easy
TOOLS:
- Cake pan
- Vessels
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Electric mixer
- Rubber spatula
- Box grater
- Cooling rack
INGREDIENTS:
CAKE:
- 2 cups pastry flour (whole wheat)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups carrots
- 1 cup pineapple
- ½ cup walnuts
- ¼ cup coconut
- 2 tbsp orange zest
FROSTING:
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp walnuts
- 1 tbsp coconut
INGREDIENT NOTES & THEIR SUBSTITUTIONS:
PASTRY FLOUR:
- Whole wheat pastry flour not only adds extra fiber but also provides the cake a smooth texture. Additionally, you can use white whole wheat flour or all-purpose flour.
OLIVE OIL:
- Olive oil provides beneficial Mediterranean fats and preserves the cake moist texture. It can be replaced with avocado oil.
HONEY:
- Naturally, honey lends moisture and sweetness to the cake. You might use date syrup or maple syrup in its stead.
GREEK YOGURT:
- Greek yogurt adds richness and protein while softening the cake. Use plain Skyr or dairy-free yogurt instead.
PINEAPPLE CRUSH:
- The cake remains naturally sweet and juicy thanks to the crushed pineapple. You can alternatively use fresh pineapple that has been finely sliced.
WALNUTS:
- Walnuts give crispy texture and healthy fats. You might replace them with sliced pecans or almonds.
CREAM CHEESE:
- Cream cheese creates a silky, creamy icing. A lighter option is Neufchâtel cheese.
ORANGE ZEST:
- Fresh citrus taste and scent are added by orange zest. Lemon zest is just as effective.
COCONUT SHRED:
- The cake’s tropical flavor is enhanced by the shredded coconut. You could omit it or use chopped almonds instead.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the oven to 175°Celcius and coat a cake pan.
- Stir the salt, flour, nutmeg, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda in a dish.
- Blend the vanilla, eggs, Greek yogurt, olive oil, maple syrup, and honey in a different dish.
- Mix in the coconut, grated carrots, walnuts, drained pineapple, and orange zest.
- Carefully whisk the dry and wet elements.
- Spread the batter in a pan.
- Bake for almost thirty-eight minutes.
- Fully cool on a wire surface.
- Whip the vanilla, cream cheese, honey, and Greek yogurt.
- Distribute the frosting on the cooled cake and serve with coconut and walnuts.
TIPS:
- Perfectly strain out the pineapple to avoid additional moisture.
- We utilize freshly grated carrots for a perfect texture.
- You could toast the walnuts for additional flavor.
- Refrigerate the frosted cake to make neat slices.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH FRUIT PAIRINGS:
- Mixed Berry Salad
- Fresh Pineapple Slices
- Citrus Fruit Salad
- Kiwi & Orange Bowl
- Watermelon Cubes
HEALTHY BREAKFAST OPTIONS:
- Greek Yogurt with Honey
- Mediterranean Egg Muffins
- Cottage Cheese Bowl
- Overnight Oats
- Whole Grain Toast
SWEET TREATS:
- Dark Chocolate Squares
- Honey-Roasted Almonds
- Greek Yogurt Parfait
- Baked Cinnamon Apples
- Coconut Energy Bites
BEVERAGES:
- Cappuccino
- Fresh Mint Tea
- Green Tea
- Iced Herbal Tea
- Fresh Orange Juice
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put this pineapple cake in a closed box and store it for approx. five days.
FREEZER:
- Store the slices separately for almost 75-90 days.
FAQs:
Could we prepare this pineapple cake earlier?
- Yes, you can make this pineapple cake beforehand, as it freezes for eighty-five to ninety days.
May we utilize canned pineapple?
- Yes, you can use canned pineapple, although strain it perfectly.
Will we prepare cupcakes?
- Yes, you can bake for almost twenty-four minutes.
Could we utilize pecans as an alternative to walnuts?
- Yes, you can use pecans, as they also work nicely.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 325 kcal
Sodium: 220 mg
Total Carbs: 34 g
Net Carbs: 31 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 21 g
Fat: 16 g
Protein: 7 g
Portion Size: 1 slice