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Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake

Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake for a Tropical Treat

A moist Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake that combines carrots and crushed pineapple for a delicious tropical flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Cakes
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake Base
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Or melted coconut oil for tropical flavor
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Light brown or dark
  • 3 large Large Eggs Flax eggs can substitute for a vegan option
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best results
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free blend can be a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg is an alternative
For the Flavor Boost
  • 2 cups Finely Grated Carrots Freshly grated preferred
  • 1 can Crushed Pineapple Drained
  • 1 cup Chopped Walnuts Optional; can omit or replace with pecans

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • sifter
  • measuring cups
  • Cake Pans
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and large eggs. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Fold in the finely grated carrots and drained crushed pineapple.
  5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently to combine.
  7. If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
  8. Divide the batter between the prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  9. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grate carrots finely, drain pineapple well, avoid overmixing, check leavening freshness, and experiment with nuts.

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