How to Make Carrot Cake with Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that never fails to delight with its moist, spiced cake studded with sweet, shredded carrots and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting. But have you ever tried it with a rich, indulgent butter sauce instead? If not, get ready to experience a whole new level of carrot cake deliciousness!

This recipe for carrot cake with butter sauce takes the traditional dessert to a whole new level, adding a decadent twist to the beloved classic. The tender, fla...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • ¾ cup raisins
  • ½ cup butter
  • ½ cup orange juice
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 - 8x8 inch pan

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, mix flour, soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine. Add eggs and mix in. Add shredded carrots, raisins and orange juice.
  • Stir in flour mixture, and beat until well combined. Pour into ungreased 8x8 inch pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Butter sauce: In a saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup butter or margarine, sugar, cornstarch, water and vanilla. Cook and stir. When mixture comes to a boil, continue to boil for 1 minute. Serve warm over carrot cake squares (can be reheated in microwave).
  • Nutrition

    349 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 389mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 60mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 192mg