Description
Indulge in a slice of Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, a delightful escape to a tropical paradise with every bite. This moist and flavorful cake perfectly marries the sweetness of pineapple with the earthiness of carrots, making it an ideal dessert for any gathering or cozy afternoon treat. Its vibrant flavors and inviting texture ensure it’s a crowd-pleaser, whether served at birthday parties or family dinners. Easy to make, you can customize it with optional add-ins like walnuts for added crunch, elevating this cake to new heights of deliciousness.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups finely grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with vegetable oil or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, mix together all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon.
- Gradually combine the dry mixture into the wet mixture using a rubber spatula. Fold in finely grated carrots and crushed pineapple; add chopped walnuts if desired.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 30 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 307
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 216mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 37mg