Description
This cake combines tropical pineapple with hearty carrots for a moist and unique dessert that delights the taste buds with its vibrant flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix together the sugar, oil, and eggs until well combined. Stir in the crushed pineapple, grated carrots, vanilla extract, and nuts if using.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, folding gently until just combined.
- Divide the cake batter evenly between the prepared pans, smoothing the tops with a spatula.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cakes cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, frost the cakes with your choice of cream cheese frosting or a simple glaze and stack the layers.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the batter and ensure cool cakes before frosting to maintain integrity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: carrot cake, pineapple cake, tropical dessert
