Caramel and Carrot Snack Cake

Health score
1%
Caramel and Carrot Snack Cake
200 min.
9
414kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on a classic dessert: the Caramel and Carrot Snack Cake. This scrumptious treat combines the warm, comforting flavors of cinnamon and carrots with a luscious caramel sauce that will leave you craving more. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this cake is not only gluten-free but also packed with wholesome ingredients that make it a guilt-free indulgence.

Imagine sinking your fork into a moist, tender cake that bursts with the natural sweetness of finely shredded carrots and plump raisins. Each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors, enhanced by the rich, buttery caramel that drizzles over the top just before serving. This dessert is sure to impress your family and friends, making it a standout choice for any occasion.

With a preparation time of just over three hours, including cooling, this cake is surprisingly easy to make. Whether you're an experienced baker or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find that the step-by-step instructions guide you through the process seamlessly. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will not only satisfy your cravings but also become a cherished recipe in your collection. Treat yourself and your loved ones to the Caramel and Carrot Snack Cake – a dessert that truly celebrates the joy of baking!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz betty crocker's cake mix gluten free yellow
  • 0.7 cup water 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  •  eggs 
  • cup carrots shredded finely (3 medium)
  • 0.5 cup raisins 
  • 1.5 cups whipping cream 
  • cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.3 cup butter 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 8-inch square pan with cooking spray without flour. In medium bowl, beat cake mix, water, 1/2 cup butter, the cinnamon and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on high speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots and raisins.
  2. Pour batter into pan.
  3. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan on cooling rack, about 2 hours.
  4. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.
  5. In 2-quart saucepan, mix all caramel sauce ingredients.
  6. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly with whisk, until rich caramel color.
  7. Remove from heat; cool 20 minutes.
  8. Place pieces of cake on individual dessert plates.
  9. Pour sauce over cake just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories414kcal
Protein3.29%
Fat65.68%
Carbs31.03%

Properties

Glycemic Index
17.85
Glycemic Load
3.85
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
7.338695500208%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:414.44kcal
20.72%
Fat:31.1g
47.84%
Saturated Fat:17.14g
107.11%
Carbohydrates:33.05g
11.02%
Net Carbohydrates:32.04g
11.65%
Sugar:25.61g
28.45%
Cholesterol:126.5mg
42.17%
Sodium:191.89mg
8.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.51g
7.02%
Vitamin A:3579.29IU
71.59%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
10.07%
Selenium:6.18µg
8.83%
Vitamin E:1.1mg
7.36%
Phosphorus:68.59mg
6.86%
Calcium:68.19mg
6.82%
Vitamin D:0.93µg
6.19%
Potassium:208.56mg
5.96%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.24%
Vitamin B5:0.42mg
4.2%
Iron:0.73mg
4.07%
Manganese:0.08mg
4.07%
Fiber:1g
4.02%
Vitamin K:4.11µg
3.91%
Vitamin B12:0.22µg
3.7%
Folate:12.12µg
3.03%
Copper:0.06mg
3.02%
Magnesium:11.54mg
2.89%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.37%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.23%
Vitamin C:1.53mg
1.85%
Vitamin B3:0.3mg
1.51%