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Maple Caramel Carrot Cake

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This Maple Caramel Carrot Cake is a delicious, moist dessert full of rich flavors from warm spices, carrots, and the perfect touch of caramel. The addition of walnuts and raisins gives it extra texture, and the maple caramel adds a decadent finish.

Ingredients:

  • Dry Ingredients:
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • 1 tsp baking soda
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • Wet Ingredients:
    • 1 cup vegetable oil
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 1 cup brown sugar
    • 4 eggs
    • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Other Ingredients:
    • 3 cups grated carrots
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1/2 cup raisins

Directions:

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch pan.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oil, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined and smooth.
  4. Add Dry to Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Stir in Carrots & Add-ins: Stir in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
  6. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Cool and Serve: Let the cake cool completely in the pan before frosting or serving. You can add a maple caramel sauce over the top for an extra indulgent touch!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 35-40 minutes

Total Time: 50-55 minutes

Servings: 12-16 slices

Maple Caramel Sauce (Optional):

For the Maple Caramel Sauce, you can make a simple homemade caramel by melting 1/2 cup of butter in a saucepan, adding 1 cup of brown sugar and 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Bring to a boil and cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly. Let it cool slightly and drizzle over the cake before serving.

Variations:

  • Nuts: You can swap the walnuts for pecans or omit them entirely for a nut-free version.
  • Frosting: This cake would be delicious with a cream cheese frosting or whipped cream topping.
  • Spices: Feel free to adjust the cinnamon and nutmeg to your taste or add other spices like ginger or allspice for added depth.

Tips:

  • Grate the carrots finely for better texture and consistency in the cake.
  • If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute half of the vegetable oil with applesauce.

Enjoy your warm, comforting, and sweet Maple Caramel Carrot Cake!

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