Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Sauce Recipe

Name: Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups granulated sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 3 cups apples, grated; 1 cup carrot, grated; 4 cups boiling water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon salt; BROWN SUGAR SAUCE; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 4 tablespoons butter; 4 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 4 cups boiling water

Servings: persons

2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
3 cups apples, grated
1 cup carrot, grated
4 cups boiling water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
BROWN SUGAR SAUCE
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon nutmeg
4 cups boiling water

1
Cream butter, shortening and eggs, beat till fluffy --
2
Mix in apple and carrot.
3
Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mizture.
4
Bake in a greased 13x9 pan -- at 350* for 30-45 minutes.until toothpick tests clean when inserted near the center --
5
May be served warm or cold.
6
to prepare BROWN SUGAR SAUCE:.
7
Boil water in a seperate pan -- Mix sugar and cornstarch in another pan and add boiling water slowly, bring to a boil.
8
Stirring constantly for 5 minutes.
9
Remove from heat and add vanilla.butter and nutmeg.
10
Serve warm, ovr carrot cake.

5723

kcal

Calories

520

Fat

274

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups granulated sugar, 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1 cup vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Carrot Cake With Brown Sugar Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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