Carrot Gold Cake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, flavorful carrot cake infused with cinnamon and pineapple, topped with nuts and coconut for a delightful dessert suitable for celebrations or everyday enjoyment.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sifted flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 can coconut (optional)
  • 1.5 cups salad oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple
  • 0.5 cups chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  2. Add sugar, salad oil, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix well.
  3. Thoroughly blend in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, chopped nuts, and coconut if using.
  4. Pour the batter into a large greased and floured cake pan or divide into three greased and floured 9-inch round pans.
  5. Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes if baking as layers, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

821 kcal 41% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.8g 22% DV
Total Fat 42.4g 54% DV
Carbs 108.4g 39% DV
Fiber 10.5g 37% DV
Sugar 17.8g 36% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 19567.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 1189.5mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 872.5mcg 97% DV
Vitamin C 15.6mg 17% DV
Calcium 1659.8mg 100% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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