Holiday Cake With Kiwi Recipe

Name: Holiday Cake With Kiwi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 cup louana vegetable oil; 1 ½ cups granulated sugar; ½ cup light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 large eggs; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 3 cups grated carrots; ½ cup chopped toasted pecans; ½ cup butter, softened; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese; 3 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons chopped pecan halves, toasted; 3 tablespoons chopped pitted dates; 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped raisins; 2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced long-ways; pecan halves; maraschino cherry

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 cup louana vegetable oil
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
½ cup light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
3 cups grated carrots
½ cup chopped toasted pecans
½ cup butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons chopped pecan halves, toasted
3 tablespoons chopped pitted dates
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped raisins
2 kiwi fruits, peeled and sliced long-ways
pecan halves
maraschino cherry

1
Preheat oven to 350.
2
Line bottoms of 2 (8-inch) round cake pans with waxed paper; coat with cooking spray.
3
Combine and stir oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a large bowl.
4
Stir flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, salt and nutmeg in separate bowl.
5
Alternately add flour mixture and sour cream to sugar mixture, beginning and ending with flour mixture; stir just until combined.
6
Stir in carrot and pecans.
7
Divide batter between pans.
8
Bake for 45 minutes.
9
If you insert a toothpick in the center and it comes out clean, its ready.
10
Cool pans on wire racks for 10 minutes.
11
Remove cakes; cool completely on racks.
12
For frosting, combine and beat butter and cream cheese.
13
Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth.
14
Remove 1 1/4 cups frosting and add pecans, dates and raisins; set remaining frosting aside.
15
Place one cake layer on a plate; top with nut and fruit mixture.
16
Place second cake layer on top.
17
Spread very thin layer of frosting over top and sides of cake, which eases the main frosting process.
18
Chill cake and remaining frosting 1 hour.
19
Spread remaining frosting over entire cake.
20
Garnish with kiwi, pecans and cherries.

2370

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

278

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 cup louana vegetable oil, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, ½ cup light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Holiday Cake With Kiwi 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Holiday Cake With Kiwi

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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