Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake: The Best Festive Treat
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, a perfect festive treat for the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, eggs, and oil.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the nuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting.
Notes
- For a festive touch, decorate with cream cheese frosting and shredded coconut.
- This cake can be made a day in advance to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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