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1. **Preheat the Oven:** Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan or two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. **Prepare the Dry Ingredients:** In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger until well combined.
3. **Mix the Wet Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together the vegetable oil and eggs until smooth. Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract.
4. **Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients:** Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
5. **Bake the Cake:** Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan(s). Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. **Cool and Frost:** Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan(s) on a wire rack. Once cooled, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting over the top of the cake.
7. **Serve and Enjoy:** Slice and serve your Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake. Enjoy the tropical flavors with every bite!
**Prep Time: 20 minutes | Baking Time: 30-35 minutes | Total Time: 50-55 minutes | Servings: 12-16 slices**
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