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Carrot Cake Cobbler

Decadent Carrot Cake Cobbler: Your New Favorite Dessert

Indulge in this enchanting Carrot Cake Cobbler, a delightful dessert that combines cake and cobbler textures with a warm caramel drizzle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cobbler Base
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour use cake flour for a softer texture
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder substitute with double-acting baking powder if needed
  • ½ teaspoon salt feel free to omit if on a low-sodium diet
  • ½ cup granulated sugar coconut sugar can be used for a healthier option
  • ½ cup brown sugar can be replaced with more granulated sugar if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon substitute with pumpkin pie spice if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg omit if not preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon cloves can be replaced with more cinnamon if needed
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce equal parts vegetable oil or yogurt work as substitutes
  • ½ cup milk almond milk is a great dairy-free alternative
  • ¼ cup melted butter can substitute with vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract consider using vanilla bean paste for a more intense flavor
  • 1 cup grated carrots swap with zucchini for a unique twist
Topping
  • ½ cup granulated sugar adds the perfect sweetness to the topping
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts feel free to substitute with pecans
Sauce
  • 1½ cups very hot water essential for creating the sauce at the bottom

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • spatula
  • 8-inch Rectangular Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Whisk until well blended.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the wet ingredients: applesauce, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and grated carrots. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently fold them together until just combined. Transfer the batter into a greased 8-inch rectangular baking dish.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts. Sprinkle the topping evenly over the batter.
  6. Carefully pour the hot water over the entire mixture in the baking dish. Do not stir!
  7. Place your baking dish in the preheated oven and allow it to bake for 40–50 minutes or until the center is set.
  8. Once baked, let it cool for about 5–10 minutes before serving with cheesecake ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best experience, serve warm and experiment with toppings.

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