Description
A moist and tropical cake featuring grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and warm spices, perfect for a dessert with a Hawaiian twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the oil, grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting or serving.
Notes
For a creamier texture, top with a cream cheese frosting. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: Hawaiian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Protein: 5g