Description
A moist and flavorful cake perfect for Thanksgiving, featuring warm spices and seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Add eggs, oil, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Fold in carrots, pineapple, and walnuts.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Replace walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Frost with cream cheese frosting for extra richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: thanksgiving cake, carrot cake, holiday dessert