Caramel Pecan Carrot Heaven Cake

Caramel Pecan Carrot Heaven Cake 🥕🍰 – The Perfectly Moist Cake with a Gooey Caramel Pecan Topping

Ingredients:

 

For the Cake:

 

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

3 large eggs

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)

1 cup chopped pecans

For the Caramel Pecan Topping:

 

1/2 cup unsalted butter

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup heavy cream

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

 

Preheat and Prepare Pan:

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking dish.

 

Mix Dry Ingredients:

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Set aside.

 

Mix Wet Ingredients:

In a large mixing bowl, beat together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until well combined.

 

Combine and Add Carrots/Pecans:

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and chopped pecans.

 

Bake the Cake:

Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool slightly.

 

Make the Caramel Pecan Topping:

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans.

 

Top the Cake:

Pour the warm caramel pecan topping over the slightly cooled cake, spreading it evenly. Let the cake cool completely before slicing and serving.

 

Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 40 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

 

Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 12 servings

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