Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a sheet cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix vegetable oil and eggs until well combined.
- Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Add the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped walnuts (if using) to the batter and mix until evenly distributed.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before frosting with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier cake, add more cinnamon or other spices like nutmeg.
- Make sure to drain the pineapple well to avoid excess moisture in the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg