Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake: A Delightfully Moist Treat
A deliciously moist cake perfect for Christmas celebrations, combining the flavors of carrot and pineapple.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the carrots, pineapple, sugars, and oil.
- Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- If using, fold in the nuts.
- Pour the batter into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Can be topped with cream cheese frosting for extra sweetness.
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Christmas Hawaiian Carrot Pineapple Cake, carrot cake, Hawaiian cake, Christmas dessert