Banana, Carrot & Pineapple Cake Aka Sunshine Cake Recipe

Name: Banana, Carrot & Pineapple Cake Aka Sunshine Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: CAKE or LOAF; 2 eggs; 100 g brown sugar; 1 lemon, zest of; 120 ml olive oil (about 1/2 cup); 220 g self raising flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1 large ripe banana (mashed, about 1/2 cup); 160 g grated carrots (1 large, mine made 1 cup); 180 g crushed pineapple (this is equal to one 225g can well drained); 100 g pecans (chopped, about 2/3cup) or 100 g walnuts (chopped, about 2/3cup); ICING; 250 g low-fat cream cheese (at room temp); 1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; pecans or walnut pieces, to decorate

Servings: persons

CAKE or LOAF
2 eggs
100 g brown sugar
1 lemon, zest of
120 ml olive oil (about 1/2 cup)
220 g self raising flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 large ripe banana (mashed, about 1/2 cup)
160 g grated carrots (1 large, mine made 1 cup)
180 g crushed pineapple (this is equal to one 225g can well drained)
100 g pecans (chopped, about 2/3cup) or 100 g walnuts (chopped, about 2/3cup)
ICING
250 g low-fat cream cheese (at room temp)
1/2 cup icing sugar (powdered sugar)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
pecans or walnut pieces, to decorate

1
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C.
2
For the cake, line a 20cm cake tin, or for a loaf, line a large loaf tin.
3
In a large bowl beat the eggs, sugar and lemon zest together until creamy.
4
Slowly add the oil while beating continuously.
5
Sift the flour, salt, and baking powder together and stir into the creamed mixture.
6
Fold in the banana, carrot, pineapple and chopped nuts until incorporated.
7
Spoon mix into prepared tin and bake for 55-60 minutes or until firm to the touch.
8
Remove from the oven and allow to sit for 10 minutes before turning out onto a cooling rack.
9
Allow to cool and if a cake, ice and keep in an airtight container, or, if a loaf, wrap in plastic wrap to store, or place in an airtight container. Serve the loaf either plain or buttered.
10
ICING:
11
In a medium bowl beat the cream cheese, icing sugar, lemon zest and juice until smooth.
12
Spread over the cooled cake and decorate with pecan or walnut pieces.

1138

kcal

Calories

Fat

107

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: CAKE or LOAF, 2 eggs, 100 g brown sugar, 1 lemon, zest of, and more.

Yes, Banana, Carrot & Pineapple Cake Aka Sunshine Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Banana, Carrot & Pineapple Cake Aka Sunshine Cake

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