Heirloom Carrot Spoon Cake (Crock Pot)

May 05, 2023May 5, 20230 7

Indulge in a warm slice of Heirloom Carrot Spoon Cake made in a crockpot for succulent flavors to savor.

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

342

Sugar

20g

Fat

19g

Heirloom Carrot Spoon Cake is an unusual twist on the traditional carrot cake. The cake makes use of heirloom carrots, which are known for their old-fashioned appearance and exquisite taste. The cake is scrumptious, moist, and filled with the goodness of shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and spices that create a perfect balance between sweet and spice flavors. The added convenience of cooking the cake in a crockpot makes the recipe even more interesting.

Instructions

1.	Grease the crockpot with cooking spray.
2.	In a bowl, mix in the spice cake mix and instant butterscotch pudding mix.
3.	Stir in water until the mixture is smooth.
4.	Add shredded carrots, canola oil, and eggs into the mix.
5.	Drain the pineapple and add the crushed pieces in the mixture. Add sour cream.
6.	Blend the mixture until it is entirely mixed.
7.	Pour the mixture into the greased crockpot.
8.	Cook on low heat for 5-6 hours until the cake is baked.
9.	Serve hot and enjoy!

PROS

The Heirloom Carrot Spoon Cake is a delectable dessert perfect for pleasing the entire family.
It is simple to make with easy to find ingredients, and its crockpot cooking method makes the cake incredibly moist and flavorful.
Additionally, the healthy ingredients used in this recipe make it a great way to please your sweet tooth without feeling too guilty.

CONS

Although the cake is easy to make, it does require a few hours in a crockpot, making it not an ideal last-minute dessert for get-togethers.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Heirloom carrots and pineapple used in the recipe contain vitamins and minerals necessary for body functions. Pineapple is known to help with digestion and is rich in antioxidants. Carrots are an excellent source of beta carotene as well as vitamin A, which helps promote good eyesight.

	1 box spice cake mix
	1 box instant butterscotch pudding mix
	1 cup water
	2 cups shredded carrots
	3/4 cup canola oil
	4 eggs
	1 can crushed pineapple
	1 cup sour cream