Best 4 Caramel Carrot Poke Cake Recipes
Are you craving a delectable dessert that combines the sweetness of caramel, the crunch of nuts, and the freshness of carrots? Look no further than the divine caramel carrot poke cake! This tantalizing treat is a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring moist carrot cake layers, a luscious caramel sauce, and a creamy frosting that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure bliss. With its eye-catching appearance and irresistible taste, the caramel carrot poke cake is the perfect centerpiece for any special occasion or a delightful indulgence to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SALTED CARAMEL-CARROT POKE CAKE
Calling all carrot cake lovers looking for an easy upgrade to the classic dessert! With the addition of fresh carrot and a salted caramel sauce, this dessert takes carrot cake to a whole new level.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h5m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, oil, eggs, cinnamon and nutmeg with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Stir in carrots. Pour into pan.
- Bake 26 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove cake from oven to cooling rack. Immediately poke holes using fork over top of cake, wiping fork tines occasionally with paper towel to reduce sticking.
- While cake is still warm, evenly pour and gently spread 3/4 cup caramel sauce over cake, working back and forth to fill holes. Rap pan on counter several times to help caramel sauce flow down holes. Refrigerate 2 hours.
- When ready to serve, in large bowl, beat cream cheese and softened butter with electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth. On low speed, beat in vanilla and powdered sugar until frosting is smooth and creamy. Drop frosting by spoonfuls; spread evenly on top of cake. Drizzle 2 tablespoons caramel sauce over top.
- Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows. Sprinkle with sea salt, if desired. Cover and store remaining cake in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 520 mg, Sugar 58 g, TransFat 0 g
CARAMEL CARROT CAKE POKE CAKE
This Caramel Carrot Cake Poke Cake is so sweet and delicious, you'll never want any other carrot cake again! Baked to perfection and saturated in sweetened condensed milk, then topped with fluffy frosting and drenched in caramel sauce.
Provided by Rebecca Hubbell
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- Combine cake ingredients except for sweetened condensed milk and mix until combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan. Once the cake has cooled, use a skewer to poke holes all over the cake.
- Pour the sweetened condensed milk over the top of the cake and let sit for at least 1 hour up to overnight.
- Once the cake has set, whip together the frosting ingredients until light and fluffy in a large bowl with a hand mixer or in a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, evenly spread the frosting over the cake.
- Pour the Caramel Sauce over the frosting and top it with chopped pecans. Slice and serve. Store leftover cake covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 kcal, Carbohydrate 67 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Sodium 438 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CARAMEL-CARROT POKE CAKE
For extra richness and sweetness, tender carrot cake is topped with creamy, ready-to-spread frosting and drizzled with caramel ice cream topping. Recipe is from Betty Crocker.
Provided by Pinay0618
Categories Dessert
Time 2h35m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°. Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches, with shortening or spray bottom with cooking spray.
- Beat cake mix, water, butter and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
- Bake 27 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon, wiping handle occasionally to reduce sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup caramel topping. Drizzle remaining caramel topping evenly over top of cake; let stand about 15 minutes or until caramel topping has been absorbed into cake. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of the reserved 1/2 cup caramel topping. Stir remaining topping into frosting; spread over top of cake. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons caramel topping. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 55.2, Sodium 366, Carbohydrate 70.8, Sugar 39, Protein 4.4
CARAMEL CARROT CAKE
For extra richness and sweetness, tender carrot cake is topped with creamy, ready-to-spread frosting and drizzled with caramel topping.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease or spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan.
- In large bowl, beat cake mix, water, butter and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds, then on medium speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.
- Bake 31 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 15 minutes. Poke top of warm cake every 1/2 inch with handle of wooden spoon, wiping handle occasionally to reduce sticking. Reserve 1/2 cup caramel topping. Drizzle remaining caramel topping evenly over top of cake; let stand about 15 minutes or until caramel topping has been absorbed into cake. Run knife around side of pan to loosen cake. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until chilled.
- Set aside 2 tablespoons of the reserved 1/2 cup caramel topping. Stir remaining topping into frosting; spread over top of cake. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons caramel topping. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Carbohydrate 63 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 430 mg, Sugar 44 g, TransFat 2 g
Tips:
- Use fresh carrots for the best flavor and texture.
- Grate the carrots finely so that they blend well into the cake batter.
- Do not overmix the cake batter, as this will result in a tough cake.
- Bake the cake at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time, as underbaking or overbaking will result in a cake that is not properly cooked.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before poking holes in it and pouring the caramel sauce over it.
- Use a good quality caramel sauce, as this will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the cake.
- Decorate the cake with chopped nuts, whipped cream, or fresh berries, if desired.
Conclusion:
Caramel carrot poke cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is a moist and flavorful cake with a sweet and gooey caramel filling. The cake is also very versatile, and can be decorated in a variety of ways to suit your personal taste. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give caramel carrot poke cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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