Description
Warm, cozy, and packed with classic carrot cake flavor, this Carrot Cake Cobbler turns a favorite dessert into an irresistibly easy spoonable treat. Serve it warm for the ultimate comfort dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 cup packed brown sugar, for sauce
- 1 1/2 cups hot water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, for sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, for sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking dish.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, vanilla, and milk until smooth.
- Stir the finely shredded carrots into the wet mixture.
- Add the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined.
- Fold in the chopped pecans without overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon for the sauce, then sprinkle evenly over the batter.
- Scatter the butter pieces over the top.
- Slowly pour the hot water over the entire surface without stirring.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set.
- Let the cobbler rest for about 10 minutes before serving.
- Spoon into bowls and serve warm with vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, or cream cheese glaze.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Baking
- Cuisine: American