18/01/2025
🥕 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒍 𝑷𝒆𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒐𝒕 𝑯𝒆𝒂𝒗𝒆𝒏 𝑪𝒂𝒌𝒆 🍰
Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups grated carrots (the more, the merrier!)
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (don’t skip these!)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
Instructions:
1. Let’s get that oven ready! Preheat it to 350°F (175°C). Grab two 9-inch round cake pans, give them a good greasing and flouring, so your cake won’t cling on for dear life when it's time to serve.
2. In a big mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. This is the dry mixture that’s going to help our cake rise and shine beautifully!
3. In another bowl, beat together the granulated sugar, vegetable oil, and eggs until they’re well combined and look like a happy, creamy mixture. Don’t rush; let them mingle for a moment!
4. Stir in the freshly grated carrots, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans into your wet mix. It's beginning to smell like heaven already!
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet, stirring gently until just combined. You don’t want to overmix—let’s keep that fluffy texture!
6. Now for the frosting! In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and butter until it’s smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until fluffy. Set this aside for later.
7. For the caramel sauce, heat that beautiful cup of sugar in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring as it melts into a gorgeous golden color. Add the butter, stirring until it melts in, then slowly drizzle in the heavy cream. Stir until it thickens into a sticky, glorious sauce, and then remove it from the heat to cool slightly.
8. Time to bake the cake! Pour the batter evenly into your prepared cake pans, smoothing out the tops with a spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center. Your house will be filled with the aroma of your delicious creation!
9. Once baked, let the cakes cool completely in the pans before transferring them to a wire rack. This prevents any sad, crumbly moments!
10. Now for the fun part: assemble your cake! Place one layer on a serving platter, spread a generous layer of cream cheese frosting on top, then place the second layer on top. Frost the top and sides of the cake, drizzling with that luscious caramel sauce and topping it with extra pecans.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Baking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: Approximately 1 hour | Servings: 12 slices
Enjoy your slice of Caramel Pecan Carrot Heaven Cake, and prepare for delighted smiles all around!
Thank you Epicurean Recipes