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Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
Optional Substitutions:
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Substitute coconut sugar for granulated sugar to lower the glycemic index.
- Replace walnuts with raisins for a nut-free alternative.
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the vegetable oil and eggs to the dry ingredients. Mix until well combined.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the grated carrots, crushed pineapple, vanilla extract, and chopped walnuts (if using).
- Divide the Batter: Evenly distribute the batter between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake: Place the pans in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Then, turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Frost: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost them with your favorite cream cheese frosting.
