Description
Southern comfort meets sweet innovation in this Carrot Cake Cobbler, blending classic dessert techniques with rustic charm. Warm spices and tender carrots mingle beneath a buttery, golden crust that invites you to savor each comforting spoonful.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 1 cup grated carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
Dry Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter or vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups very hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, creating an optimal environment for baking the carrot cake cobbler.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, granulated sugar, and aromatic spices to ensure even distribution.
- Combine applesauce, milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, and freshly grated carrots in a separate bowl, mixing thoroughly until ingredients are well incorporated.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry mixture, creating a smooth, fragrant batter with a rich, consistent texture.
- Transfer the batter to a greased casserole dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform base for the cobbler.
- Prepare the topping by blending granulated sugar, brown sugar, and chopped nuts in a small bowl.
- Generously sprinkle the sugar-nut mixture across the entire surface of the batter, creating a textured, sweet layer.
- Carefully pour hot water over the entire dish without stirring, allowing the liquid to settle naturally and create a unique, gooey consistency.
- Place the casserole dish on a baking sheet to catch any potential overflow and bake for 40-50 minutes.
- Verify doneness by checking for a golden, slightly crisp top and a set center.
- Allow the cobbler to rest for 5-10 minutes, enabling the sauce to thicken and intensify the dessert’s rich flavors before serving.
Notes
- Toast nuts before chopping to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra crunch to the cobbler’s topping.
- Swap traditional milk with almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version that maintains the recipe’s rich texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using half the recommended amount and adding natural sweeteners like stevia or mashed ripe bananas for healthier alternative.
- Incorporate additional spices like cardamom or ginger to elevate the warm, comforting flavor profile of the carrot cake cobbler.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg