Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/2 cups (180g)
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Grated carrots: 1 cup (120g)
- Pineapple, crushed: 1 cup (150g)
- Eggs: 3 large
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Vegetable oil: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 15x10 inch baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the carrots, crushed pineapple, eggs, sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter onto the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Immediately invert the cake onto a clean tea towel. Peel off the parchment paper.
- Starting from one long edge, carefully roll the cake up tightly. Allow it to cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information:
- Serving size: 1/8 of the cake
- Calories: 250
- Total fat: 10g
- Saturated fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Total carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 20g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and fluffy carrot cake with a tangy pineapple flavor
- Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a snack
- Can be decorated with cream cheese frosting or pineapple chunks
User Comments:
- "This cake was amazing! It was so moist and flavorful, and the pineapple added a perfect touch of tanginess."
- "I made this cake for my family, and they all loved it. It's a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables."
- "This is a really easy cake to make, and it always turns out perfect. I love the combination of carrots and pineapple."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have crushed pineapple, you can use fresh pineapple chunks and pulse them in a blender until finely chopped.
- To make cream cheese frosting, simply combine 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of butter, and 1/2 cup of powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and spread over the cooled cake.
- For a healthier version of this cake, you can use whole wheat flour instead of all-purpose flour and reduce the amount of sugar.
