Carrot Cake Cobbler
A warm, cozy carrot cake cobbler with spiced carrots, tender cake-like layers, and caramel sauce for serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Grater
- Baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 cups carrots finely grated
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped, optional
- 1 cup brown sugar for the topping
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- as needed caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F and grease a baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl.
- Stir in the milk, melted butter, vanilla, grated carrots, and pecans if using.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar topping over the batter.
- Carefully pour the hot water over the top without stirring.
- Bake until golden and set, then rest a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Nutrition is approximate and will vary based on pan size and toppings.
- Grate the carrots finely for the best texture.
- Do not stir after adding the hot water.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.