Description
A holiday cake that perfectly combines the flavors of carrot, pineapple, and warm spices for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple (drained)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vegetable oil.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and shredded coconut if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of cream or simple cream cheese icing. The cake pairs well with hot tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg