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The Hawaiian Carrot-Pineapple Cake

Prep time: 20 mins | Bake time: 35–40 mins

1. The Ingredients

• The Dry Base (From image_82bee4.jpg):

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour.

  • 2 tsp Baking powder.

  • 1 tsp Baking soda.

• The Spices & Salt:

  • 1 tsp Salt.

  • 2 tsp Ground cinnamon.

  • ½ tsp Ground nutmeg.

• The Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups Granulated sugar (or half brown sugar for a deeper molasses flavor).

  • 1 cup Vegetable oil or melted coconut oil.

  • 4 Large eggs (room temperature).

  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract.

• The Hawaiian Twist:

  • 2 cups Grated carrots (freshly grated is best).

  • 1 can (8 oz) Crushed pineapple (with its juice—do not drain!).

  • ½ cup Sweetened shredded coconut (optional, but highly recommended for that true island flavor).

  • ½ cup Chopped macadamia nuts or pecans (optional, for crunch).

2. Step-by-Step Instructions

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