Polynesian Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min

A moist, flavorful pineapple and carrot cake with cinnamon, nuts, and coconut, perfect for gatherings and celebrations with a tropical twist.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup oil
  • 2 cups flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 jars baby junior carrots
  • 1 small can crushed pineapple and juice
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup coconut

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, sugar, eggs, crushed pineapple with juice, and vanilla. Mix well.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and chopped nuts to the wet ingredients. Mix by hand until just combined.
  4. Fold in the baby carrots and coconut.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

866 kcal 43% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.9g 18% DV
Total Fat 49.6g 64% DV
Carbs 85.6g 31% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 12g 24% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 7009mg 100% DV
Potassium 629mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 164.5mcg 18% DV
Vitamin C 13.3mg 15% DV
Calcium 138.8mg 11% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % 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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