Yields two 9” round cakes or two 8” square cakes
These rich cakes don’t need icing, but a dusting of confectioners’ sugar or a light glaze can make it look festive. A cream cheese or mascarpone icing works well if you want to make the two rounds into a layer cake.
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups sugar
- 1½ cups olive oil
- 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 2½ cups shredded parsnips
- 1 cup raisins
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 2½ cups shredded coconut
- 1 cup crushed pineapple
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Spray oil to prepare baking tins
Preparation
Prepare two 9” round or two 8” square baking tins with spray oil and preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream sugar and oil in a mixer.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat until a bit fluffy.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and add slowly to the egg mixture.
Mix fruits and coconut together then add the batter and mix very well.
Divide evenly into pans and bake for one hour. Cool on a rack before decorating.
