Description
A delicious and moist Carrot Caramel Poke Cake that combines the flavors of carrot cake with a rich caramel sauce, topped with whipped cream and optional coconut.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups grated carrots (about 4 medium carrots)
- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup whipped topping (like Cool Whip)
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs and then add the vegetable oil, grated carrots, and crushed pineapple. Mix until fully combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts if using.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Using the handle of a wooden spoon or a skewer, poke holes all over the top of the cake.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the warm cake, allowing it to seep into the holes. Let the cake cool completely.
- Once cooled, spread the whipped topping evenly over the cake. Sprinkle with shredded coconut if desired.
- Refrigerate the cake for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the vegetable oil with unsweetened applesauce.
- You can also add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg