Carrot Cake Cobbler Recipe | Simple Carrot Dump Cake

Warm, cozy, and filled with spiced carrot cake flavor, this Carrot Cake Cobbler is the ultimate comfort dessert with a spring twist! It’s part cobbler, part cake, and 100% irresistible. With soft, moist carrot cake texture and a crunchy pecan crunch, it’s a crave-worthy treat perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, or any cozy night in.

Why You’ll Love This Delicious Dessert

• Easy to make. No mixer needed—just mix, pour, and bake!
• Warm and gooey. The brown sugar sauce forms naturally as it bakes, creating a rich caramel-like layer that’s spoon-licking good.
• Packed with flavor. Carrot cake lovers will adore this fun and unexpected take on their favorite dessert.

Carrot cake cobbler takes everything people adore about classic carrot cake and transforms it into a warm, gooey, spoonable dessert that’s perfect for cozy gatherings or holiday tables. It’s rich with warm spices, studded with tender carrots, and topped with a buttery cobbler topping that bakes up golden and slightly crisp.

Whether you’re a die-hard carrot cake fan or just looking for a comforting twist on a traditional favorite, this dessert is hard to resist.

What Does Carrot Cake Cobbler Taste Like?

It’s like your favorite carrot cake met a warm pudding cake and they had a delicious dessert baby. The top is soft and fluffy, filled with cinnamon-spiced cake, carrots, and pecans.

The bottom? A gooey, buttery caramel sauce that forms as it bakes. Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream, it’s downright heavenly.

What Is The Difference Between Carrot Cake And Carrot Cobbler?

Carrot cake is all about neat slices and frosting, while carrot cake cobbler is a warm, scoopable dessert with a molten, saucy layer that feels more comforting and casual. Both are deliciously perfect desserts for spring—they just have totally different vibes!

Ingredients To Grab

For The Cobbler

• Carrots– Freshly shredded for the best texture and sweetness.
• Applesauce– Adds moisture and a subtle sweetness to the cobbler.
• All-purpose flour– The base for the cake.
• Granulated sugar & brown sugar– Both are used to sweeten and create the molten layer.
• Baking powder– Helps the cake rise.
• Salt– Just a pinch to balance the sweetness.
• Cinnamon & nutmeg– Classic spices that bring out that carrot cake flavor.
• Milk– Adds moisture to the batter.
• Butter– Melted and added to the batter for richness.
• Vanilla extract– Enhances all the flavors.

For The Topping

• Chopped pecans– Optional, but great for crunch and flavor.
• Granulated Sugar and Brown Sugar– Helps create that delicious caramel on the bottom.
• Hot water– Poured on top before baking, it’s the magic behind the gooey sauce.

How To Make Carrot Cake Cobbler

Make the batter. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir in the milk, melted butter, applesauce, and vanilla until a smooth batter forms. Fold in the shredded carrots and chopped nuts.

Spread and sprinkle. Pour the batter into a prepared 9×13 baking dish and spread it out evenly. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and a little extra cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the top of the batter.

Add the hot water. Slowly pour hot water over the top of the entire dish. Do not stir—this is what helps create the gooey sauce as it bakes.

Bake. Place the cobbler in an oven preheated to 350F and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cake is set. The sauce will bubble up underneath.

Cool slightly and serve. Let cool for about 10 minutes before serving warm with ice cream or whipped cream.

Tips And Tricks

These easy tips will help you create a warm, spiced dessert that’s full of rich carrot cake flavor—with a comforting cobbler twist everyone will love:

• Use freshly shredded carrots. Pre-shredded ones can be too dry—grate them yourself for the best results.
• Don’t skip the hot water. It may feel strange to pour water over your batter, but it’s key to forming the luscious caramel sauce underneath.
• Use a large dish. This recipe bubbles as it bakes, so give it some room to rise.

Variations

No matter which variation you choose, these twists bring new flavors and textures to your carrot cake cobbler while keeping that warm, nostalgic feel we all love:

• Skip the nuts. If you or someone you are serving has a nut allergy, simply leave them out.
• Swap out the nuts. Chop up some walnuts and stir them in if you don’t have pecans.
• Use a boxed cake mix. Use a boxed cake mix along with applesauce, melted butter, vanilla, pecans, and carrots. Then prepare the topping as instructed and bake.

What To Enjoy With Carrot Cake Cobbler

These tasty pairings can elevate your carrot cake cobbler from a simple dessert to a full-on treat-yourself experience:

• Vanilla Ice Cream– The cold, creamy texture melts into the warm cobbler and balances the spice perfectly.
• Whipped Cream– A fluffy dollop of homemade or store-bought whipped cream adds a light and airy finish.
• An Easter meal– The perfect ending to a traditional Easter meal that is quick and easy to whip up.

How Long Does It Last?

Store leftovers (if you have any!) in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat the chilled carrot cake cobbler in the microwave before serving to revive that delicious gooey texture.

Can You Freeze It?

You can freeze carrot cake cobbler for up to 2 months if you can’t finish your leftovers within a few days or simply want to make a double batch for later.

To freeze, let it cool completely, then wrap tightly and store in a freezer-safe container. Thaw the cobbler in the fridge overnight and reheat it for a few seconds in the microwave before digging in.

More Sweet Treats

• Strawberry Pretzel Pie
• Cannoli Poke Cake
• Brownie Mix Cookies
• Honey Bun Cake
• Cherry Pie Bubble Up

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