Jamaican Carrot Cake Recipe
Jamaican Carrot Cake Recipe is a flavorful, moist dessert made with grated carrots, crushed pineapple, warm spices, and nuts. This traditional Caribbean recipe combines cinnamon, nutmeg, and mixed spice for a unique taste. Easy to prepare and bake, it offers a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, making it a delicious treat for family and friends to enjoy anytime.
Equipment
- 9-inch square cake pan
- Mixing bowls
- Grater
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Whisk
- Spatula
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 4 large eggs beaten
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ½ tsp mixed spice
- ½ cup crushed pineapple drained
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- ¼ cup raisins
- 1 ½ cups finely grated carrots
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat Oven & Prepare Pan:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch square cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, mixed spice, and salt. Set aside.
Combine Sugars And Wet Ingredients:
- In another bowl, whisk the beaten eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Incorporate Wet & Dry Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently to combine without over mixing.
Add Carrots, Pineapple, Nuts, And Raisins:
- Fold in the finely grated carrots, drained crushed pineapple, and if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans and raisins. Mix just until evenly distributed.
Pour Batter Into Pan:
- Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake The Cake:
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool & Serve:
- Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve plain or with cream cheese frosting if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your palate add more cinnamon for warmth or a pinch of ginger for zing.