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Caramel Pecan Carrot Heaven Cake

This delightful Caramel Pecan Carrot Heaven Cake combines the sweetness of grated carrots with crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a rich caramel sauce. It's perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs Add one at a time
Filling Ingredients
  • 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce For drizzling on top

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans or line with parchment paper.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  4. In another bowl, mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, and vegetable oil until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Gently stir in the grated carrots and chopped pecans into the wet mixture.
  6. Gradually fold the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just blended, avoiding overmixing.
  7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Serving
  1. Drizzle generous amounts of caramel sauce over the top of the cooled cakes, adding whole pecans for decoration if desired.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, consider using almond flour. Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for a better mix. Allow the cakes to cool properly to prevent crumbling during slicing.