Ingredients
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To create this decadent cake, gather the following ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans (plus more for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the caramel sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the oil, eggs, grated carrots, and vanilla extract. Combine with the dry ingredients and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pans and bake for 40-45 minutes.
- Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the caramel sauce by melting sugar, adding butter, then slowly incorporating heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the cake by layering the cakes with caramel sauce and garnish with pecans.
Notes
- Ensure the cakes are completely cool before assembling to avoid melting the caramel sauce.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of pecans for garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg