Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake: The Best Festive Treat
A delightful cake combining the flavors of carrot and pineapple, perfect for Christmas festivities.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Hawaiian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another bowl, whisk together the oil, eggs, carrots, pineapple, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into a greased and floured cake pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before frosting.
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
- Let the cake cool completely before applying frosting to prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, festive cake, holiday dessert