Description
A delightful and gooey Amish carrot cake combined with a pecan custard layer, creating a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 box (15.25 oz / 432 g) carrot cake mix
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup (110 g) chopped pecans
- 1 tsp (2 g) cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (1 g) nutmeg
- 1/2 cup (40 g) shredded coconut or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch pan to get ready for some deliciousness.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the carrot cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Stir it all together until everything is well mixed and smooth.
- Pour the lovely cake batter into the prepared pan, then spread it out evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended. Pour this luscious custard layer over the top of the cake batter.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly on top, and feel free to add shredded coconut or raisins if you like a little extra texture!
- Bake your cake in the preheated oven for about 45 minutes, or until it’s golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool slightly before serving, and don’t forget to savor that warm gooey goodness!
Notes
- Ensure to grease the pan well to prevent sticking.
- For a twist, you can substitute the pecans with walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg